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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.81, 1,458.50 and 614.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.81, 1,458.50 and 614.85 is: 848.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.81 : 1,458.50 = 614.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.81/1,458.50 = 614.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.81x = 1,458.50 × 614.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.81x = 896,755.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,755.65/1,056.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.55

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