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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.54, 1,489.65 and 785.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.54, 1,489.65 and 785.14 is: 1,083.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.54 : 1,489.65 = 785.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.54/1,489.65 = 785.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.54x = 1,489.65 × 785.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.54x = 1,169,583.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,583.80/1,079.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,083.41

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