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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.59, 1,491.12 and 614.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.59, 1,491.12 and 614.84 is: 848.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.59 : 1,491.12 = 614.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.59/1,491.12 = 614.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.59x = 1,491.12 × 614.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.59x = 916,792.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,792.77/1,080.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.42

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