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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,086.67, 1,499.48 and 614.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,086.67, 1,499.48 and 614.51 is: 847.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,086.67 : 1,499.48 = 614.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,086.67/1,499.48 = 614.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,086.67x = 1,499.48 × 614.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,086.67x = 921,442.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,442.81/1,086.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.95

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