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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.13, 1,456.16 and 635.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.13, 1,456.16 and 635.73 is: 877.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.13 : 1,456.16 = 635.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.13/1,456.16 = 635.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.13x = 1,456.16 × 635.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.13x = 925,721.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,721.42/1,055.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.35

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