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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.03, 1,458.43 and 614.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.03, 1,458.43 and 614.66 is: 848.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.03 : 1,458.43 = 614.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.03/1,458.43 = 614.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.03x = 1,458.43 × 614.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.03x = 896,429.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,429.76/1,057.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.07

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