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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.66, 1,490.10 and 686.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.66, 1,490.10 and 686.81 is: 947.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.66 : 1,490.10 = 686.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.66/1,490.10 = 686.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.66x = 1,490.10 × 686.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.66x = 1,023,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,415.58/1,079.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.91

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