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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 810.90, 1,118.61 and 614.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 810.90, 1,118.61 and 614.07 is: 847.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    810.90 : 1,118.61 = 614.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    810.90/1,118.61 = 614.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    810.90x = 1,118.61 × 614.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    810.90x = 686,904.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,904.84/810.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.09

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