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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.16, 1,427.22 and 614.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.16, 1,427.22 and 614.64 is: 848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.16 : 1,427.22 = 614.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.16/1,427.22 = 614.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.16x = 1,427.22 × 614.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.16x = 877,226.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,226.50/1,034.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.25

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