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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.77, 1,458.23 and 614.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.77, 1,458.23 and 614.65 is: 848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.77 : 1,458.23 = 614.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.77/1,458.23 = 614.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.77x = 1,458.23 × 614.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.77x = 896,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,293.78/1,056.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.14

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