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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.51, 1,489.59 and 637.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.51, 1,489.59 and 637.40 is: 879.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.51 : 1,489.59 = 637.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.51/1,489.59 = 637.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.51x = 1,489.59 × 637.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.51x = 949,468.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,468.39/1,079.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.54

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