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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.28, 1,446.64 and 655.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.28, 1,446.64 and 655.54 is: 904.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.28 : 1,446.64 = 655.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.28/1,446.64 = 655.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.28x = 1,446.64 × 655.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.28x = 948,330.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,330.39/1,048.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.65

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