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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,053.34, 1,579.48 and 614.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,053.34, 1,579.48 and 614.73 is: 921.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,053.34 : 1,579.48 = 614.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,053.34/1,579.48 = 614.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,053.34x = 1,579.48 × 614.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,053.34x = 970,952.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,952.20/1,053.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.79

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