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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.56, 1,458.17 and 637.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.56, 1,458.17 and 637.13 is: 879.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.56 : 1,458.17 = 637.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.56/1,458.17 = 637.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.56x = 1,458.17 × 637.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.56x = 929,033.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,033.38/1,056.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.30

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