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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.75, 1,458.32 and 614.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.75, 1,458.32 and 614.63 is: 848.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.75 : 1,458.32 = 614.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.75/1,458.32 = 614.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.75x = 1,458.32 × 614.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.75x = 896,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,316.86/1,056.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.18

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