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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.13, 1,490.58 and 614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.13, 1,490.58 and 614.38 is: 847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.13 : 1,490.58 = 614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.13/1,490.58 = 614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.13x = 1,490.58 × 614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.13x = 915,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,782.54/1,080.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.84

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