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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.58, 1,458.62 and 762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.58, 1,458.62 and 762.55 is: 1,052.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.58 : 1,458.62 = 762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.58/1,458.62 = 762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.58x = 1,458.62 × 762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.58x = 1,112,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,270.68/1,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.71

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