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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.27, 1,489.19 and 659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.27, 1,489.19 and 659.73 is: 910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.27 : 1,489.19 = 659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.27/1,489.19 = 659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.27x = 1,489.19 × 659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.27x = 982,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,467.69/1,079.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.31

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