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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.37, 1,456.39 and 613.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.37, 1,456.39 and 613.29 is: 846.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.37 : 1,456.39 = 613.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.37/1,456.39 = 613.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.37x = 1,456.39 × 613.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.37x = 893,189.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,189.42/1,055.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.33

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