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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.59, 1,466.34 and 614.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.59, 1,466.34 and 614.39 is: 847.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.59 : 1,466.34 = 614.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.59/1,466.34 = 614.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.59x = 1,466.34 × 614.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.59x = 900,907.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,907.37/1,062.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.84

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