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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.97, 1,456.03 and 808.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.97, 1,456.03 and 808.20 is: 1,113.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.97 : 1,456.03 = 808.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.97/1,456.03 = 808.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.97x = 1,456.03 × 808.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.97x = 1,176,756.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,756.17/1,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.33

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