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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.08, 1,456.97 and 682.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.08, 1,456.97 and 682.70 is: 942.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.08 : 1,456.97 = 682.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.08/1,456.97 = 682.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.08x = 1,456.97 × 682.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.08x = 994,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,672.51/1,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.75

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