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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.33, 1,457.06 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.33, 1,457.06 and 614.12 is: 847.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.33 : 1,457.06 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.33/1,457.06 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.33x = 1,457.06 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.33x = 894,799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,799.33/1,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.08

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