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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,054.79, 1,452.42 and 955.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,054.79, 1,452.42 and 955.92 is: 1,316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,054.79 : 1,452.42 = 955.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,054.79/1,452.42 = 955.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,054.79x = 1,452.42 × 955.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,054.79x = 1,388,397.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,397.33/1,054.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,316.28

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