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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.29, 1,456.03 and 635.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.29, 1,456.03 and 635.55 is: 876.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.29 : 1,456.03 = 635.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.29/1,456.03 = 635.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.29x = 1,456.03 × 635.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.29x = 925,369.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,369.41/1,055.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.89

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