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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.53, 1,456.28 and 613.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.53, 1,456.28 and 613.27 is: 846.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.53 : 1,456.28 = 613.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.53/1,456.28 = 613.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.53x = 1,456.28 × 613.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.53x = 893,093.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,093.89/1,055.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.11

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