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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.03, 1,427.76 and 614.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.03, 1,427.76 and 614.97 is: 848.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.03 : 1,427.76 = 614.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.03/1,427.76 = 614.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.03x = 1,427.76 × 614.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.03x = 878,029.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,029.57/1,035.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.31

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