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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.36, 1,456.17 and 707.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.36, 1,456.17 and 707.06 is: 975.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.36 : 1,456.17 = 707.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.36/1,456.17 = 707.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.36x = 1,456.17 × 707.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.36x = 1,029,599.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,599.56/1,055.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.59

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