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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.84, 1,458.51 and 614.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.84, 1,458.51 and 614.71 is: 848.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.84 : 1,458.51 = 614.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.84/1,458.51 = 614.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.84x = 1,458.51 × 614.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.84x = 896,560.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,560.68/1,056.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.34

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