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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,052.97, 1,578.92 and 614.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,052.97, 1,578.92 and 614.36 is: 921.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,052.97 : 1,578.92 = 614.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,052.97/1,578.92 = 614.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,052.97x = 1,578.92 × 614.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,052.97x = 970,022.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,022.22/1,052.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.22

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