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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.36, 1,455.45 and 681.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.36, 1,455.45 and 681.94 is: 940.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.36 : 1,455.45 = 681.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.36/1,455.45 = 681.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.36x = 1,455.45 × 681.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.36x = 992,532.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,532.93/1,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 940.47

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