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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.90, 1,490.26 and 614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.90, 1,490.26 and 614.14 is: 847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.90 : 1,490.26 = 614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.90/1,490.26 = 614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.90x = 1,490.26 × 614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.90x = 915,228.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,228.28/1,079.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.51

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