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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.15, 1,570.20 and 614.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.15, 1,570.20 and 614.80 is: 921.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.15 : 1,570.20 = 614.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.15/1,570.20 = 614.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.15x = 1,570.20 × 614.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.15x = 965,358.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,358.96/1,048.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.01

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