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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.36, 1,447.46 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.36, 1,447.46 and 655.56 is: 905.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.36 : 1,447.46 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.36/1,447.46 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.36x = 1,447.46 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.36x = 948,896.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,896.88/1,048.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.13

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