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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.08, 1,458.66 and 1,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.08, 1,458.66 and 1,009.48 is: 1,395.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.08 : 1,458.66 = 1,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.08/1,458.66 = 1,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.08x = 1,458.66 × 1,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.08x = 1,472,488.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,488.10/1,055.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,395.62

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