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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.04, 1,455.96 and 635.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.04, 1,455.96 and 635.41 is: 876.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.04 : 1,455.96 = 635.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.04/1,455.96 = 635.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.04x = 1,455.96 × 635.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.04x = 925,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,131.54/1,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.87

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