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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.32, 1,618.46 and 494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.32, 1,618.46 and 494.14 is: 740.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.32 : 1,618.46 = 494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.32/1,618.46 = 494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.32x = 1,618.46 × 494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.32x = 799,735.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,735.26/1,079.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.97

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