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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,032.81, 1,545.33 and 614.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,032.81, 1,545.33 and 614.81 is: 919.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,032.81 : 1,545.33 = 614.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,032.81/1,545.33 = 614.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,032.81x = 1,545.33 × 614.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,032.81x = 950,076.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,076.61/1,032.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.89

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