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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.92, 1,457.14 and 663.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.92, 1,457.14 and 663.16 is: 915.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.92 : 1,457.14 = 663.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.92/1,457.14 = 663.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.92x = 1,457.14 × 663.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.92x = 966,316.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,316.96/1,055.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.14

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