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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.44, 1,456.32 and 635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.44, 1,456.32 and 635.68 is: 877.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.44 : 1,456.32 = 635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.44/1,456.32 = 635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.44x = 1,456.32 × 635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.44x = 925,753.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,753.50/1,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.13

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