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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,080.63, 1,491.35 and 614.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,080.63, 1,491.35 and 614.88 is: 848.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,080.63 : 1,491.35 = 614.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,080.63/1,491.35 = 614.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,080.63x = 1,491.35 × 614.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,080.63x = 916,998.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,998.21/1,080.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.58

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