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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.14, 1,570.05 and 614.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.14, 1,570.05 and 614.25 is: 920.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.14 : 1,570.05 = 614.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.14/1,570.05 = 614.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.14x = 1,570.05 × 614.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.14x = 964,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,403.21/1,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.11

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