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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.82, 1,456.95 and 613.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.82, 1,456.95 and 613.56 is: 846.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.82 : 1,456.95 = 613.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.82/1,456.95 = 613.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.82x = 1,456.95 × 613.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.82x = 893,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,926.24/1,055.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.67

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