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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.70, 1,455.84 and 937.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.70, 1,455.84 and 937.71 is: 1,293.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.70 : 1,455.84 = 937.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.70/1,455.84 = 937.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.70x = 1,455.84 × 937.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.70x = 1,365,155.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,155.73/1,055.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.13

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