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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.64, 1,457.28 and 706.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.64, 1,457.28 and 706.56 is: 975.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.64 : 1,457.28 = 706.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.64/1,457.28 = 706.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.64x = 1,457.28 × 706.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.64x = 1,029,655.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,655.76/1,055.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.39

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