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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.95, 1,456.89 and 613.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.95, 1,456.89 and 613.77 is: 846.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.95 : 1,456.89 = 613.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.95/1,456.89 = 613.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.95x = 1,456.89 × 613.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.95x = 894,195.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,195.38/1,055.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.82

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