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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.78, 1,457.07 and 613.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.78, 1,457.07 and 613.82 is: 847.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.78 : 1,457.07 = 613.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.78/1,457.07 = 613.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.78x = 1,457.07 × 613.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.78x = 894,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,380.05/1,055.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.13

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