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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.91, 1,457.13 and 613.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.91, 1,457.13 and 613.83 is: 847.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.91 : 1,457.13 = 613.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.91/1,457.13 = 613.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.91x = 1,457.13 × 613.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.91x = 894,430.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,430.11/1,055.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.07

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