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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.77, 1,456.85 and 613.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.77, 1,456.85 and 613.64 is: 846.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.77 : 1,456.85 = 613.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.77/1,456.85 = 613.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.77x = 1,456.85 × 613.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.77x = 893,986.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,986.61/1,055.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.76

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