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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.16, 1,446.72 and 655.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.16, 1,446.72 and 655.68 is: 905.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.16 : 1,446.72 = 655.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.16/1,446.72 = 655.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.16x = 1,446.72 × 655.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.16x = 948,585.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,585.37/1,048.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.00

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