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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.06, 1,572.09 and 614.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.06, 1,572.09 and 614.62 is: 921.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.06 : 1,572.09 = 614.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.06/1,572.09 = 614.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.06x = 1,572.09 × 614.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.06x = 966,237.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,237.96/1,048.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.93

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