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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.26, 1,499.20 and 614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.26, 1,499.20 and 614.30 is: 847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.26 : 1,499.20 = 614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.26/1,499.20 = 614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.26x = 1,499.20 × 614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.26x = 920,960.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,960.77/1,086.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.83

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