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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.20, 1,457.23 and 614.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.20, 1,457.23 and 614.02 is: 847.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.20 : 1,457.23 = 614.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.20/1,457.23 = 614.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.20x = 1,457.23 × 614.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.20x = 894,768.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,768.36/1,056.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.16

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