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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.55, 1,458.54 and 788.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.55, 1,458.54 and 788.04 is: 1,087.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.55 : 1,458.54 = 788.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.55/1,458.54 = 788.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.55x = 1,458.54 × 788.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.55x = 1,149,387.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,387.86/1,056.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,087.87

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