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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.17, 1,458.57 and 614.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.17, 1,458.57 and 614.99 is: 848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.17 : 1,458.57 = 614.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.17/1,458.57 = 614.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.17x = 1,458.57 × 614.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.17x = 897,005.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,005.96/1,057.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.50

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