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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.10, 1,489.08 and 613.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.10, 1,489.08 and 613.35 is: 846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.10 : 1,489.08 = 613.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.10/1,489.08 = 613.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.10x = 1,489.08 × 613.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.10x = 913,327.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,327.22/1,079.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.38

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