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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.50, 1,489.92 and 613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.50, 1,489.92 and 613.76 is: 847.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.50 : 1,489.92 = 613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.50/1,489.92 = 613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.50x = 1,489.92 × 613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.50x = 914,453.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,453.30/1,079.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.11

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