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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.38, 1,427.37 and 614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.38, 1,427.37 and 614.71 is: 848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.38 : 1,427.37 = 614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.38/1,427.37 = 614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.38x = 1,427.37 × 614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.38x = 877,408.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,408.40/1,034.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.25

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