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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.41, 1,456.68 and 613.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.41, 1,456.68 and 613.28 is: 846.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.41 : 1,456.68 = 613.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.41/1,456.68 = 613.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.41x = 1,456.68 × 613.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.41x = 893,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,358.65/1,055.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.46

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