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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.34, 1,456.26 and 657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.34, 1,456.26 and 657.07 is: 906.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.34 : 1,456.26 = 657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.34/1,456.26 = 657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.34x = 1,456.26 × 657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.34x = 956,858.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,858.65/1,055.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.68

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