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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.13, 1,445.86 and 655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.13, 1,445.86 and 655.38 is: 904.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.13 : 1,445.86 = 655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.13/1,445.86 = 655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.13x = 1,445.86 × 655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.13x = 947,587.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,587.73/1,048.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.07

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