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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,078.92, 1,488.87 and 613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,078.92, 1,488.87 and 613.26 is: 846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,078.92 : 1,488.87 = 613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,078.92/1,488.87 = 613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,078.92x = 1,488.87 × 613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,078.92x = 913,064.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,064.42/1,078.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.28

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