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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.94, 1,457.46 and 683.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.94, 1,457.46 and 683.34 is: 943.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.94 : 1,457.46 = 683.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.94/1,457.46 = 683.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.94x = 1,457.46 × 683.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.94x = 995,940.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,940.72/1,055.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.18

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