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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.62, 1,457.52 and 614.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.62, 1,457.52 and 614.46 is: 847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.62 : 1,457.52 = 614.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.62/1,457.52 = 614.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.62x = 1,457.52 × 614.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.62x = 895,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,587.74/1,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.60

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