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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,079.92, 1,490.25 and 614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,079.92, 1,490.25 and 614.26 is: 847.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,079.92 : 1,490.25 = 614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,079.92/1,490.25 = 614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,079.92x = 1,490.25 × 614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,079.92x = 915,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,400.97/1,079.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.66

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