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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.44, 1,489.52 and 613.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.44, 1,489.52 and 613.68 is: 846.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.44 : 1,489.52 = 613.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.44/1,489.52 = 613.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.44x = 1,489.52 × 613.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.44x = 914,088.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,088.63/1,079.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.82

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