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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.62, 1,571.43 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.62, 1,571.43 and 614.54 is: 921.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.62 : 1,571.43 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.62/1,571.43 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.62x = 1,571.43 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.62x = 965,706.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,706.59/1,047.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.81

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