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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.55, 1,459.17 and 637.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.55, 1,459.17 and 637.56 is: 879.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.55 : 1,459.17 = 637.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.55/1,459.17 = 637.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.55x = 1,459.17 × 637.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.55x = 930,308.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 930,308.43/1,057.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.69

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