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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.93, 1,456.83 and 683.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.93, 1,456.83 and 683.01 is: 942.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.93 : 1,456.83 = 683.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.93/1,456.83 = 683.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.93x = 1,456.83 × 683.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.93x = 995,029.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,029.46/1,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.33

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