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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.50, 1,489.90 and 613.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.50, 1,489.90 and 613.66 is: 846.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.50 : 1,489.90 = 613.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.50/1,489.90 = 613.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.50x = 1,489.90 × 613.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.50x = 914,292.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,292.03/1,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.96

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