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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.02, 1,489.14 and 659.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.02, 1,489.14 and 659.41 is: 910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.02 : 1,489.14 = 659.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.02/1,489.14 = 659.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.02x = 1,489.14 × 659.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.02x = 981,953.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,953.81/1,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.04

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