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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.44, 1,456.48 and 613.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.44, 1,456.48 and 613.42 is: 846.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.44 : 1,456.48 = 613.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.44/1,456.48 = 613.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.44x = 1,456.48 × 613.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.44x = 893,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,433.96/1,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.50

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