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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.32, 1,455.84 and 613.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.32, 1,455.84 and 613.12 is: 845.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.32 : 1,455.84 = 613.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.32/1,455.84 = 613.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.32x = 1,455.84 × 613.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.32x = 892,604.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,604.62/1,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.81

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