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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.50, 1,458.18 and 614.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.50, 1,458.18 and 614.54 is: 848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.50 : 1,458.18 = 614.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.50/1,458.18 = 614.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.50x = 1,458.18 × 614.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.50x = 896,109.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,109.94/1,056.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.19

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