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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.46, 1,497.84 and 613.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.46, 1,497.84 and 613.20 is: 846.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.46 : 1,497.84 = 613.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.46/1,497.84 = 613.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.46x = 1,497.84 × 613.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.46x = 918,475.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,475.49/1,085.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.16

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