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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.46, 1,619.60 and 646.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.46, 1,619.60 and 646.92 is: 970.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.46 : 1,619.60 = 646.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.46/1,619.60 = 646.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.46x = 1,619.60 × 646.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.46x = 1,047,748.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,748.40/1,079.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.62

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