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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.92, 1,397.82 and 614.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.92, 1,397.82 and 614.60 is: 848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.92 : 1,397.82 = 614.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.92/1,397.82 = 614.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.92x = 1,397.82 × 614.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.92x = 859,100.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,100.17/1,012.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.14

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