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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.85, 1,456.80 and 682.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.85, 1,456.80 and 682.24 is: 941.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.85 : 1,456.80 = 682.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.85/1,456.80 = 682.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.85x = 1,456.80 × 682.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.85x = 993,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,887.60/1,055.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 941.31

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