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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.72, 1,456.92 and 613.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.72, 1,456.92 and 613.68 is: 846.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.72 : 1,456.92 = 613.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.72/1,456.92 = 613.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.72x = 1,456.92 × 613.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.72x = 894,082.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,082.67/1,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.89

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