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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.12, 1,490.60 and 614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.12, 1,490.60 and 614.40 is: 847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.12 : 1,490.60 = 614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.12/1,490.60 = 614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.12x = 1,490.60 × 614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.12x = 915,824.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,824.64/1,080.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.89

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