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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.48, 1,456.46 and 613.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.48, 1,456.46 and 613.42 is: 846.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.48 : 1,456.46 = 613.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.48/1,456.46 = 613.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.48x = 1,456.46 × 613.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.48x = 893,421.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,421.69/1,055.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.46

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