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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.32, 1,456.50 and 613.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.32, 1,456.50 and 613.48 is: 846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.32 : 1,456.50 = 613.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.32/1,456.50 = 613.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.32x = 1,456.50 × 613.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.32x = 893,533.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,533.62/1,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.69

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