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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.81, 1,456.99 and 613.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.81, 1,456.99 and 613.70 is: 846.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.81 : 1,456.99 = 613.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.81/1,456.99 = 613.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.81x = 1,456.99 × 613.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.81x = 894,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,156.87/1,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.90

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