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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.60, 1,489.92 and 613.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.60, 1,489.92 and 613.88 is: 847.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.60 : 1,489.92 = 613.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.60/1,489.92 = 613.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.60x = 1,489.92 × 613.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.60x = 914,632.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,632.09/1,079.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.20

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