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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.64, 1,489.68 and 686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.64, 1,489.68 and 686.52 is: 947.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.64 : 1,489.68 = 686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.64/1,489.68 = 686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.64x = 1,489.68 × 686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.64x = 1,022,695.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,695.11/1,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.26

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