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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.75, 1,419.80 and 614.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.75, 1,419.80 and 614.75 is: 848.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.75 : 1,419.80 = 614.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.75/1,419.80 = 614.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.75x = 1,419.80 × 614.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.75x = 872,822.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,822.05/1,028.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.43

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