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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.15, 1,427.15 and 614.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.15, 1,427.15 and 614.57 is: 848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.15 : 1,427.15 = 614.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.15/1,427.15 = 614.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.15x = 1,427.15 × 614.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.15x = 877,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,077.98/1,034.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.12

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