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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.54, 1,397.65 and 614.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.54, 1,397.65 and 614.22 is: 847.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.54 : 1,397.65 = 614.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.54/1,397.65 = 614.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.54x = 1,397.65 × 614.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.54x = 858,464.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,464.58/1,012.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.83

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