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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.03, 1,446.29 and 655.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.03, 1,446.29 and 655.29 is: 904.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.03 : 1,446.29 = 655.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.03/1,446.29 = 655.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.03x = 1,446.29 × 655.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.03x = 947,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,739.37/1,048.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.31

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