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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.73, 1,489.59 and 686.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.73, 1,489.59 and 686.68 is: 947.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.73 : 1,489.59 = 686.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.73/1,489.59 = 686.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.73x = 1,489.59 × 686.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.73x = 1,022,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,867.94/1,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 947.34

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