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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.93, 1,456.82 and 683.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.93, 1,456.82 and 683.38 is: 942.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.93 : 1,456.82 = 683.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.93/1,456.82 = 683.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.93x = 1,456.82 × 683.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.93x = 995,561.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,561.65/1,055.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.83

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