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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.18, 1,427.04 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.18, 1,427.04 and 614.55 is: 848.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.18 : 1,427.04 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.18/1,427.04 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.18x = 1,427.04 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.18x = 876,982.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,982.47/1,034.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.00

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