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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.16, 1,497.53 and 613.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.16, 1,497.53 and 613.06 is: 846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.16 : 1,497.53 = 613.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.16/1,497.53 = 613.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.16x = 1,497.53 × 613.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.16x = 918,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,073.72/1,085.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.02

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