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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.07, 1,456.31 and 613.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.07, 1,456.31 and 613.17 is: 846.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.07 : 1,456.31 = 613.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.07/1,456.31 = 613.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.07x = 1,456.31 × 613.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.07x = 892,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,962.54/1,055.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.35

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