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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.59, 1,503.39 and 614.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.59, 1,503.39 and 614.42 is: 919.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.59 : 1,503.39 = 614.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.59/1,503.39 = 614.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.59x = 1,503.39 × 614.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.59x = 923,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,712.88/1,004.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.49

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