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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.10, 1,292.49 and 614.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.10, 1,292.49 and 614.58 is: 922.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.10 : 1,292.49 = 614.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.10/1,292.49 = 614.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.10x = 1,292.49 × 614.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.10x = 794,338.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,338.50/861.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.47

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