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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.05, 1,454.61 and 681.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.05, 1,454.61 and 681.37 is: 939.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.05 : 1,454.61 = 681.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.05/1,454.61 = 681.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.05x = 1,454.61 × 681.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.05x = 991,127.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,127.62/1,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.41

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