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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.85, 1,458.41 and 614.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.85, 1,458.41 and 614.72 is: 848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.85 : 1,458.41 = 614.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.85/1,458.41 = 614.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.85x = 1,458.41 × 614.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.85x = 896,514.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,514.37/1,056.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.29

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