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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.40, 1,456.63 and 682.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.40, 1,456.63 and 682.46 is: 941.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.40 : 1,456.63 = 682.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.40/1,456.63 = 682.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.40x = 1,456.63 × 682.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.40x = 994,093.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,093.65/1,055.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.91

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