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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.78, 1,490.49 and 831.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.78, 1,490.49 and 831.60 is: 1,147.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.78 : 1,490.49 = 831.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.78/1,490.49 = 831.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.78x = 1,490.49 × 831.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.78x = 1,239,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,239,491.48/1,079.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.92

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