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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.46, 1,618.56 and 494.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.46, 1,618.56 and 494.46 is: 741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.46 : 1,618.56 = 494.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.46/1,618.56 = 494.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.46x = 1,618.56 × 494.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.46x = 800,313.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,313.18/1,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.40

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