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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.02, 1,490.37 and 614.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.02, 1,490.37 and 614.26 is: 847.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.02 : 1,490.37 = 614.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.02/1,490.37 = 614.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.02x = 1,490.37 × 614.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.02x = 915,474.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,474.68/1,080.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.65

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