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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.58, 1,447.17 and 656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.58, 1,447.17 and 656 is: 905.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.58 : 1,447.17 = 656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.58/1,447.17 = 656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.58x = 1,447.17 × 656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.58x = 949,343.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,343.52/1,048.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.36

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