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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.76, 1,458.36 and 637.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.76, 1,458.36 and 637.54 is: 879.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.76 : 1,458.36 = 637.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.76/1,458.36 = 637.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.76x = 1,458.36 × 637.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.76x = 929,762.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,762.83/1,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.82

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