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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.27, 1,456.31 and 613.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.27, 1,456.31 and 613.19 is: 846.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.27 : 1,456.31 = 613.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.27/1,456.31 = 613.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.27x = 1,456.31 × 613.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.27x = 892,994.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,994.73/1,055.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.22

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