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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.90, 1,571.85 and 614.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.90, 1,571.85 and 614.82 is: 922.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.90 : 1,571.85 = 614.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.90/1,571.85 = 614.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.90x = 1,571.85 × 614.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.90x = 966,401.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,401.74/1,047.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.23

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