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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.80, 1,457.02 and 613.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.80, 1,457.02 and 613.72 is: 846.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.80 : 1,457.02 = 613.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.80/1,457.02 = 613.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.80x = 1,457.02 × 613.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.80x = 894,202.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,202.31/1,055.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.94

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