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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.16, 1,457.52 and 614.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.16, 1,457.52 and 614.20 is: 847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.16 : 1,457.52 = 614.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.16/1,457.52 = 614.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.16x = 1,457.52 × 614.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.16x = 895,208.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,208.78/1,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.61

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