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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.49, 1,491.09 and 614.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.49, 1,491.09 and 614.77 is: 848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.49 : 1,491.09 = 614.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.49/1,491.09 = 614.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.49x = 1,491.09 × 614.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.49x = 916,674.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,674.33/1,080.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.39

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