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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.04, 1,489.08 and 613.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.04, 1,489.08 and 613.32 is: 846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.04 : 1,489.08 = 613.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.04/1,489.08 = 613.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.04x = 1,489.08 × 613.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.04x = 913,282.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,282.55/1,079.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.38

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