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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.16, 1,455.17 and 682.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.16, 1,455.17 and 682.16 is: 940.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.16 : 1,455.17 = 682.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.16/1,455.17 = 682.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.16x = 1,455.17 × 682.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.16x = 992,648.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,648.08/1,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.76

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