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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.29, 1,456.44 and 613.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.29, 1,456.44 and 613.21 is: 846.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.29 : 1,456.44 = 613.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.29/1,456.44 = 613.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.29x = 1,456.44 × 613.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.29x = 893,103.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,103.57/1,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.31

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