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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.93, 1,457.15 and 663.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.93, 1,457.15 and 663.17 is: 915.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.93 : 1,457.15 = 663.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.93/1,457.15 = 663.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.93x = 1,457.15 × 663.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.93x = 966,327.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,327.56/1,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.15

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