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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.64, 1,489.88 and 613.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.64, 1,489.88 and 613.89 is: 847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.64 : 1,489.88 = 613.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.64/1,489.88 = 613.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.64x = 1,489.88 × 613.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.64x = 914,619.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914,619.36/1,079.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.15

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