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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.48, 1,489.56 and 659.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.48, 1,489.56 and 659.93 is: 910.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.48 : 1,489.56 = 659.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.48/1,489.56 = 659.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.48x = 1,489.56 × 659.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.48x = 982,997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,997.88/1,079.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.63

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