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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.40, 1,456.22 and 662.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.40, 1,456.22 and 662.60 is: 914.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.40 : 1,456.22 = 662.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.40/1,456.22 = 662.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.40x = 1,456.22 × 662.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.40x = 964,891.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,891.37/1,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.24

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