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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.60, 1,489.68 and 613.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.60, 1,489.68 and 613.76 is: 846.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.60 : 1,489.68 = 613.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.60/1,489.68 = 613.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.60x = 1,489.68 × 613.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.60x = 914,306.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,306.00/1,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.89

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