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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.46, 1,490.16 and 706.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.46, 1,490.16 and 706.45 is: 975.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.46 : 1,490.16 = 706.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.46/1,490.16 = 706.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.46x = 1,490.16 × 706.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.46x = 1,052,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,723.53/1,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.23

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