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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,033.94, 1,426.82 and 614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,033.94, 1,426.82 and 614.49 is: 847.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,033.94 : 1,426.82 = 614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,033.94/1,426.82 = 614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,033.94x = 1,426.82 × 614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,033.94x = 876,763.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,763.55/1,033.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.99

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