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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.65, 1,458.23 and 614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.65, 1,458.23 and 614.66 is: 848.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.65 : 1,458.23 = 614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.65/1,458.23 = 614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.65x = 1,458.23 × 614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.65x = 896,305.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,305.29/1,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.26

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