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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.83, 1,456.88 and 613.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.83, 1,456.88 and 613.75 is: 846.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.83 : 1,456.88 = 613.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.83/1,456.88 = 613.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.83x = 1,456.88 × 613.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.83x = 894,160.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,160.10/1,055.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.88

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