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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.16, 1,456.92 and 636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.16, 1,456.92 and 636.27 is: 877.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.16 : 1,456.92 = 636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.16/1,456.92 = 636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.16x = 1,456.92 × 636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.16x = 926,989.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,989.02/1,056.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.70

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