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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.43, 1,458.03 and 614.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.43, 1,458.03 and 614.35 is: 847.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.43 : 1,458.03 = 614.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.43/1,458.03 = 614.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.43x = 1,458.03 × 614.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.43x = 895,740.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,740.73/1,056.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.89

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