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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.59, 1,456.78 and 635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.59, 1,456.78 and 635.94 is: 877.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.59 : 1,456.78 = 635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.59/1,456.78 = 635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.59x = 1,456.78 × 635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.59x = 926,424.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,424.67/1,055.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.64

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