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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.21, 1,457.88 and 614.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.21, 1,457.88 and 614.29 is: 847.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.21 : 1,457.88 = 614.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.21/1,457.88 = 614.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.21x = 1,457.88 × 614.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.21x = 895,561.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,561.11/1,056.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.90

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