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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.08, 1,457.31 and 613.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.08, 1,457.31 and 613.90 is: 847.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.08 : 1,457.31 = 613.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.08/1,457.31 = 613.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.08x = 1,457.31 × 613.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.08x = 894,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,639.54/1,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.14

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