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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.09, 1,427.01 and 614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.09, 1,427.01 and 614.44 is: 847.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.09 : 1,427.01 = 614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.09/1,427.01 = 614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.09x = 1,427.01 × 614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.09x = 876,812.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,812.02/1,034.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.91

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