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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.57, 1,456.58 and 661.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.57, 1,456.58 and 661.91 is: 913.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.57 : 1,456.58 = 661.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.57/1,456.58 = 661.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.57x = 1,456.58 × 661.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.57x = 964,119.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,119.24/1,055.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.37

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