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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.18, 1,455.99 and 662.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.18, 1,455.99 and 662.06 is: 913.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.18 : 1,455.99 = 662.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.18/1,455.99 = 662.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.18x = 1,455.99 × 662.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.18x = 963,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,952.74/1,055.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.54

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