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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.28, 1,456.21 and 635.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.28, 1,456.21 and 635.76 is: 877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.28 : 1,456.21 = 635.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.28/1,456.21 = 635.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.28x = 1,456.21 × 635.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.28x = 925,800.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,800.07/1,055.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.31

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