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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.32, 1,457.80 and 614.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.32, 1,457.80 and 614.24 is: 847.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.32 : 1,457.80 = 614.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.32/1,457.80 = 614.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.32x = 1,457.80 × 614.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.32x = 895,439.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,439.07/1,056.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.70

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