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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.75, 1,489.95 and 660.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.75, 1,489.95 and 660.21 is: 911.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.75 : 1,489.95 = 660.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.75/1,489.95 = 660.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.75x = 1,489.95 × 660.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.75x = 983,679.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,679.89/1,079.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.02

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