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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.21, 1,489.26 and 660.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.21, 1,489.26 and 660.26 is: 911.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.21 : 1,489.26 = 660.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.21/1,489.26 = 660.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.21x = 1,489.26 × 660.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.21x = 983,291.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,291.36/1,079.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.13

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