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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.44, 1,457.01 and 807.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.44, 1,457.01 and 807.79 is: 1,115.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.44 : 1,457.01 = 807.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.44/1,457.01 = 807.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.44x = 1,457.01 × 807.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.44x = 1,176,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,958.11/1,055.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,115.14

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