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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.98, 1,456.94 and 613.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.98, 1,456.94 and 613.62 is: 846.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.98 : 1,456.94 = 613.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.98/1,456.94 = 613.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.98x = 1,456.94 × 613.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.98x = 894,007.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,007.52/1,055.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.61

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