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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.85, 1,456.57 and 682.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.85, 1,456.57 and 682.95 is: 942.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.85 : 1,456.57 = 682.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.85/1,456.57 = 682.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.85x = 1,456.57 × 682.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.85x = 994,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,764.48/1,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.15

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