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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,055.96, 1,456.54 and 662.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,055.96, 1,456.54 and 662.64 is: 914.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,055.96 : 1,456.54 = 662.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,055.96/1,456.54 = 662.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,055.96x = 1,456.54 × 662.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,055.96x = 965,161.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,161.67/1,055.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.01

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