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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.89, 1,458.67 and 614.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.89, 1,458.67 and 614.83 is: 848.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.89 : 1,458.67 = 614.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.89/1,458.67 = 614.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.89x = 1,458.67 × 614.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.89x = 896,834.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,834.08/1,056.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.56

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