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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.11, 1,490.54 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.11, 1,490.54 and 614.36 is: 847.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.11 : 1,490.54 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.11/1,490.54 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.11x = 1,490.54 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.11x = 915,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,728.15/1,080.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.81

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