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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.14, 1,454.55 and 739.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.14, 1,454.55 and 739.45 is: 1,019.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.14 : 1,454.55 = 739.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.14/1,454.55 = 739.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.14x = 1,454.55 × 739.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.14x = 1,075,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,566.08/1,055.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.36

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