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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.76, 1,456.28 and 662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.76, 1,456.28 and 662.72 is: 914.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.76 : 1,456.28 = 662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.76/1,456.28 = 662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.76x = 1,456.28 × 662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.76x = 965,105.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,105.88/1,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.13

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