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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.30, 1,456.31 and 613.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.30, 1,456.31 and 613.31 is: 846.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.30 : 1,456.31 = 613.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.30/1,456.31 = 613.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.30x = 1,456.31 × 613.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.30x = 893,163.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,163.74/1,055.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.36

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