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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.81, 1,489.10 and 654.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.81, 1,489.10 and 654.35 is: 902.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.81 : 1,489.10 = 654.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.81/1,489.10 = 654.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.81x = 1,489.10 × 654.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.81x = 974,385.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,385.55/1,079.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.36

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