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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.74, 1,457.96 and 614.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.74, 1,457.96 and 614.48 is: 847.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.74 : 1,457.96 = 614.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.74/1,457.96 = 614.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.74x = 1,457.96 × 614.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.74x = 895,876.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,876.90/1,056.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.78

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