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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.75, 1,457.03 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.75, 1,457.03 and 613.62 is: 846.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.75 : 1,457.03 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.75/1,457.03 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.75x = 1,457.03 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.75x = 894,062.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,062.75/1,055.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.85

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