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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.01, 1,490.49 and 614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.01, 1,490.49 and 614.26 is: 847.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.01 : 1,490.49 = 614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.01/1,490.49 = 614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.01x = 1,490.49 × 614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.01x = 915,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,537.86/1,080.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.72

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