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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.03, 1,456.38 and 662.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.03, 1,456.38 and 662.18 is: 914.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.03 : 1,456.38 = 662.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.03/1,456.38 = 662.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.03x = 1,456.38 × 662.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.03x = 964,378.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,378.43/1,055.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.08

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