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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.28, 1,458.16 and 614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.28, 1,458.16 and 614.10 is: 847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.28 : 1,458.16 = 614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.28/1,458.16 = 614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.28x = 1,458.16 × 614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.28x = 895,454.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,454.52/1,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.75

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