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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.76, 1,507.56 and 614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.76, 1,507.56 and 614.76 is: 922.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.76 : 1,507.56 = 614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.76/1,507.56 = 614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.76x = 1,507.56 × 614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.76x = 926,787.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,787.59/1,004.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.40

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