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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.90, 1,457.33 and 614.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.90, 1,457.33 and 614.06 is: 847.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.90 : 1,457.33 = 614.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.90/1,457.33 = 614.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.90x = 1,457.33 × 614.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.90x = 894,888.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,888.06/1,055.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.51

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