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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.21, 1,457.10 and 636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.21, 1,457.10 and 636.32 is: 877.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.21 : 1,457.10 = 636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.21/1,457.10 = 636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.21x = 1,457.10 × 636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.21x = 927,174.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,174.59/1,056.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.83

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