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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.16, 1,454.76 and 681.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.16, 1,454.76 and 681.48 is: 939.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.16 : 1,454.76 = 681.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.16/1,454.76 = 681.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.16x = 1,454.76 × 681.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.16x = 991,389.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,389.84/1,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.56

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