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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.38, 1,490.94 and 614.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.38, 1,490.94 and 614.63 is: 848.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.38 : 1,490.94 = 614.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.38/1,490.94 = 614.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.38x = 1,490.94 × 614.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.38x = 916,369.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,369.00/1,080.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.20

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