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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.92, 1,572.30 and 614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.92, 1,572.30 and 614.76 is: 921.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.92 : 1,572.30 = 614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.92/1,572.30 = 614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.92x = 1,572.30 × 614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.92x = 966,587.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,587.15/1,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.51

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