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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.14, 1,446.12 and 655.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.14, 1,446.12 and 655.43 is: 904.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.14 : 1,446.12 = 655.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.14/1,446.12 = 655.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.14x = 1,446.12 × 655.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.14x = 947,823.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,823.20/1,048.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.29

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