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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.72, 1,456.31 and 613.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.72, 1,456.31 and 613.58 is: 846.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.72 : 1,456.31 = 613.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.72/1,456.31 = 613.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.72x = 1,456.31 × 613.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.72x = 893,556.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,556.94/1,055.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.39

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