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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.76, 1,456.38 and 635.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.76, 1,456.38 and 635.86 is: 877.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.76 : 1,456.38 = 635.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.76/1,456.38 = 635.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.76x = 1,456.38 × 635.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.76x = 926,050.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,050.61/1,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.14

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