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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.81, 1,455.41 and 760.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.81, 1,455.41 and 760.97 is: 1,048.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.81 : 1,455.41 = 760.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.81/1,455.41 = 760.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.81x = 1,455.41 × 760.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.81x = 1,107,512.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,512.27/1,055.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,048.97

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