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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.19, 1,455.75 and 662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.19, 1,455.75 and 662.43 is: 913.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.19 : 1,455.75 = 662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.19/1,455.75 = 662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.19x = 1,455.75 × 662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.19x = 964,332.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,332.47/1,055.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.89

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