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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.50, 1,456.59 and 607.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.50, 1,456.59 and 607.45 is: 838.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.50 : 1,456.59 = 607.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.50/1,456.59 = 607.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.50x = 1,456.59 × 607.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.50x = 884,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,805.60/1,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.28

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