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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.66, 1,449.02 and 935.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.66, 1,449.02 and 935.00 is: 1,283.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.66 : 1,449.02 = 935.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.66/1,449.02 = 935.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.66x = 1,449.02 × 935.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.66x = 1,354,821.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,821.78/1,055.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,283.39

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