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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.13, 1,455.82 and 661.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.13, 1,455.82 and 661.87 is: 913.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.13 : 1,455.82 = 661.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.13/1,455.82 = 661.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.13x = 1,455.82 × 661.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.13x = 963,567.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,567.47/1,055.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.22

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