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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.90, 1,498.55 and 613.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.90, 1,498.55 and 613.77 is: 847.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.90 : 1,498.55 = 613.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.90/1,498.55 = 613.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.90x = 1,498.55 × 613.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.90x = 919,761.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,761.96/1,085.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.01

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