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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.60, 1,498.02 and 613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.60, 1,498.02 and 613.55 is: 846.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.60 : 1,498.02 = 613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.60/1,498.02 = 613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.60x = 1,498.02 × 613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.60x = 919,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,109.13/1,085.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.64

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