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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.06, 1,455.50 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.06, 1,455.50 and 682.16 is: 941.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.06 : 1,455.50 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.06/1,455.50 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.06x = 1,455.50 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.06x = 992,883.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,883.88/1,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.07

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