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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.72, 1,458.26 and 614.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.72, 1,458.26 and 614.87 is: 848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.72 : 1,458.26 = 614.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.72/1,458.26 = 614.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.72x = 1,458.26 × 614.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.72x = 896,629.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,629.96/1,056.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.50

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