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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.08, 1,489.04 and 659.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.08, 1,489.04 and 659.50 is: 910.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.08 : 1,489.04 = 659.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.08/1,489.04 = 659.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.08x = 1,489.04 × 659.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.08x = 982,021.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,021.88/1,079.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.05

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