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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.36, 1,489.38 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.36, 1,489.38 and 613.62 is: 846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.36 : 1,489.38 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.36/1,489.38 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.36x = 1,489.38 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.36x = 913,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,913.36/1,079.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.72

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