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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.31, 1,489.45 and 613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.31, 1,489.45 and 613.56 is: 846.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.31 : 1,489.45 = 613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.31/1,489.45 = 613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.31x = 1,489.45 × 613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.31x = 913,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,866.94/1,079.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.71

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