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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.15, 1,458.51 and 614.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.15, 1,458.51 and 614.68 is: 848.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.15 : 1,458.51 = 614.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.15/1,458.51 = 614.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.15x = 1,458.51 × 614.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.15x = 896,516.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,516.93/1,057.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.05

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