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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.69, 1,437.65 and 658.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.69, 1,437.65 and 658.45 is: 908.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.69 : 1,437.65 = 658.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.69/1,437.65 = 658.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.69x = 1,437.65 × 658.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.69x = 946,613.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,613.53/1,041.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.73

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