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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.12, 1,489.08 and 613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.12, 1,489.08 and 613.28 is: 846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.12 : 1,489.08 = 613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.12/1,489.08 = 613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.12x = 1,489.08 × 613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.12x = 913,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,222.98/1,079.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.27

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