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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,062.92, 1,466.52 and 614.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,062.92, 1,466.52 and 614.76 is: 848.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,062.92 : 1,466.52 = 614.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,062.92/1,466.52 = 614.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,062.92x = 1,466.52 × 614.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,062.92x = 901,557.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,557.84/1,062.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.19

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