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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.38, 1,457.28 and 614.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.38, 1,457.28 and 614.12 is: 847.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.38 : 1,457.28 = 614.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.38/1,457.28 = 614.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.38x = 1,457.28 × 614.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.38x = 894,944.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,944.79/1,056.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.18

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