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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.63, 1,458.09 and 614.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.63, 1,458.09 and 614.49 is: 847.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.63 : 1,458.09 = 614.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.63/1,458.09 = 614.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.63x = 1,458.09 × 614.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.63x = 895,981.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,981.72/1,056.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.96

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