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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.43, 1,427.45 and 614.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.43, 1,427.45 and 614.96 is: 848.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.43 : 1,427.45 = 614.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.43/1,427.45 = 614.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.43x = 1,427.45 × 614.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.43x = 877,824.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,824.65/1,034.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.61

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