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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.45, 1,456.62 and 607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.45, 1,456.62 and 607.38 is: 838.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.45 : 1,456.62 = 607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.45/1,456.62 = 607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.45x = 1,456.62 × 607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.45x = 884,711.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,711.54/1,055.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.23

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