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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.89, 1,490.22 and 614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.89, 1,490.22 and 614.14 is: 847.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.89 : 1,490.22 = 614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.89/1,490.22 = 614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.89x = 1,490.22 × 614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.89x = 915,203.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,203.71/1,079.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.50

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