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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.04, 1,490.58 and 614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.04, 1,490.58 and 614.32 is: 847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.04 : 1,490.58 = 614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.04/1,490.58 = 614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.04x = 1,490.58 × 614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.04x = 915,693.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,693.11/1,080.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.83

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