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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.46, 1,458.23 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.46, 1,458.23 and 614.54 is: 848.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.46 : 1,458.23 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.46/1,458.23 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.46x = 1,458.23 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.46x = 896,140.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,140.66/1,056.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.25

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