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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.45, 1,491.02 and 614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.45, 1,491.02 and 614.70 is: 848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.45 : 1,491.02 = 614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.45/1,491.02 = 614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.45x = 1,491.02 × 614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.45x = 916,529.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,529.99/1,080.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.29

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