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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.76, 1,490.40 and 730.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.76, 1,490.40 and 730.44 is: 1,008.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.76 : 1,490.40 = 730.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.76/1,490.40 = 730.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.76x = 1,490.40 × 730.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.76x = 1,088,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088,647.78/1,079.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.23

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