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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.57, 1,455.85 and 984.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.57, 1,455.85 and 984.83 is: 1,358.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.57 : 1,455.85 = 984.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.57/1,455.85 = 984.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.57x = 1,455.85 × 984.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.57x = 1,433,760.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,433,760.03/1,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,358.29

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