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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.27, 1,497.70 and 613.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.27, 1,497.70 and 613.18 is: 846.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.27 : 1,497.70 = 613.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.27/1,497.70 = 613.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.27x = 1,497.70 × 613.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.27x = 918,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,359.69/1,085.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.20

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