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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.54, 1,456.83 and 613.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.54, 1,456.83 and 613.46 is: 846.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.54 : 1,456.83 = 613.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.54/1,456.83 = 613.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.54x = 1,456.83 × 613.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.54x = 893,699.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,699.65/1,055.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.68

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