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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.35, 1,455.73 and 661.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.35, 1,455.73 and 661.69 is: 912.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.35 : 1,455.73 = 661.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.35/1,455.73 = 661.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.35x = 1,455.73 × 661.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.35x = 963,241.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,241.98/1,055.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.72

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