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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.45, 1,456.34 and 682.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.45, 1,456.34 and 682.94 is: 942.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.45 : 1,456.34 = 682.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.45/1,456.34 = 682.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.45x = 1,456.34 × 682.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.45x = 994,582.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,582.14/1,055.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.33

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