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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.39, 1,497.86 and 613.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.39, 1,497.86 and 613.27 is: 846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.39 : 1,497.86 = 613.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.39/1,497.86 = 613.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.39x = 1,497.86 × 613.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.39x = 918,592.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,592.60/1,085.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.32

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