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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.13, 1,497.42 and 613.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.13, 1,497.42 and 613.08 is: 846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.13 : 1,497.42 = 613.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.13/1,497.42 = 613.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.13x = 1,497.42 × 613.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.13x = 918,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,038.25/1,085.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.02

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