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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.90, 1,488.72 and 659.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.90, 1,488.72 and 659.14 is: 909.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.90 : 1,488.72 = 659.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.90/1,488.72 = 659.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.90x = 1,488.72 × 659.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.90x = 981,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,274.90/1,078.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.51

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