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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.42, 1,497.78 and 613.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.42, 1,497.78 and 613.35 is: 846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.42 : 1,497.78 = 613.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.42/1,497.78 = 613.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.42x = 1,497.78 × 613.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.42x = 918,668.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,668.64/1,085.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.38

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