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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.58, 1,434.51 and 614.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.58, 1,434.51 and 614.19 is: 847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.58 : 1,434.51 = 614.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.58/1,434.51 = 614.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.58x = 1,434.51 × 614.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.58x = 881,061.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,061.70/1,039.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.52

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