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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.46, 1,489.68 and 613.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.46, 1,489.68 and 613.71 is: 846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.46 : 1,489.68 = 613.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.46/1,489.68 = 613.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.46x = 1,489.68 × 613.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.46x = 914,231.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,231.51/1,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.93

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