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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.16, 1,456.07 and 612.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.16, 1,456.07 and 612.99 is: 845.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.16 : 1,456.07 = 612.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.16/1,456.07 = 612.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.16x = 1,456.07 × 612.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.16x = 892,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,556.35/1,055.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.90

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