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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.40, 1,489.86 and 931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.40, 1,489.86 and 931.44 is: 1,285.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.40 : 1,489.86 = 931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.40/1,489.86 = 931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.40x = 1,489.86 × 931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.40x = 1,387,715.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,715.20/1,079.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.64

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