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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.04, 1,456.14 and 612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.04, 1,456.14 and 612.96 is: 845.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.04 : 1,456.14 = 612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.04/1,456.14 = 612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.04x = 1,456.14 × 612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.04x = 892,555.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,555.57/1,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.99

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