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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.31, 1,456.30 and 613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.31, 1,456.30 and 613.20 is: 846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.31 : 1,456.30 = 613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.31/1,456.30 = 613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.31x = 1,456.30 × 613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.31x = 893,003.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,003.16/1,055.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.20

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