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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.01, 1,455.66 and 612.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.01, 1,455.66 and 612.65 is: 845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.01 : 1,455.66 = 612.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.01/1,455.66 = 612.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.01x = 1,455.66 × 612.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.01x = 891,802.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,802.82/1,055.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.30

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