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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,039.89, 1,434.97 and 614.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,039.89, 1,434.97 and 614.69 is: 848.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,039.89 : 1,434.97 = 614.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,039.89/1,434.97 = 614.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,039.89x = 1,434.97 × 614.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,039.89x = 882,057.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,057.23/1,039.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.22

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