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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.09, 1,455.91 and 612.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.09, 1,455.91 and 612.91 is: 845.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.09 : 1,455.91 = 612.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.09/1,455.91 = 612.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.09x = 1,455.91 × 612.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.09x = 892,341.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,341.80/1,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.75

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