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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.87, 1,490.22 and 614.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.87, 1,490.22 and 614.15 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.87 : 1,490.22 = 614.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.87/1,490.22 = 614.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.87x = 1,490.22 × 614.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.87x = 915,212.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,212.70/1,079.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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