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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.16, 1,427.60 and 614.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.16, 1,427.60 and 614.65 is: 848.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.16 : 1,427.60 = 614.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.16/1,427.60 = 614.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.16x = 1,427.60 × 614.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.16x = 877,469.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,469.24/1,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.49

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