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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.28, 1,490.76 and 614.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.28, 1,490.76 and 614.50 is: 847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.28 : 1,490.76 = 614.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.28/1,490.76 = 614.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.28x = 1,490.76 × 614.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.28x = 916,072.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,072.02/1,080.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.99

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