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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.88, 1,457.97 and 614.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.88, 1,457.97 and 614.62 is: 847.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.88 : 1,457.97 = 614.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.88/1,457.97 = 614.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.88x = 1,457.97 × 614.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.88x = 896,097.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,097.52/1,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.87

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