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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.91, 1,457.11 and 613.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.91, 1,457.11 and 613.74 is: 846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.91 : 1,457.11 = 613.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.91/1,457.11 = 613.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.91x = 1,457.11 × 613.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.91x = 894,286.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,286.69/1,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.93

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