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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.58, 1,489.95 and 613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.58, 1,489.95 and 613.74 is: 847.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.58 : 1,489.95 = 613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.58/1,489.95 = 613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.58x = 1,489.95 × 613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.58x = 914,441.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,441.91/1,079.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.03

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