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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.36, 1,499.04 and 614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.36, 1,499.04 and 614.22 is: 847.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.36 : 1,499.04 = 614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.36/1,499.04 = 614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.36x = 1,499.04 × 614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.36x = 920,740.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,740.35/1,086.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.55

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