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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.79, 1,490.22 and 660.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.79, 1,490.22 and 660.39 is: 911.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.79 : 1,490.22 = 660.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.79/1,490.22 = 660.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.79x = 1,490.22 × 660.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.79x = 984,126.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,126.39/1,079.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.41

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