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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.41, 1,458.05 and 614.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.41, 1,458.05 and 614.30 is: 847.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.41 : 1,458.05 = 614.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.41/1,458.05 = 614.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.41x = 1,458.05 × 614.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.41x = 895,669.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,669.75/1,056.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.85

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