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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.84, 1,457.13 and 614.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.84, 1,457.13 and 614.00 is: 847.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.84 : 1,457.13 = 614.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.84/1,457.13 = 614.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.84x = 1,457.13 × 614.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.84x = 894,670.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,670.53/1,055.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.36

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