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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.35, 1,497.77 and 613.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.35, 1,497.77 and 613.24 is: 846.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.35 : 1,497.77 = 613.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.35/1,497.77 = 613.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.35x = 1,497.77 × 613.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.35x = 918,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,484.99/1,085.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.26

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