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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.92, 1,445.88 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.92, 1,445.88 and 655.24 is: 903.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.92 : 1,445.88 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.92/1,445.88 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.92x = 1,445.88 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.92x = 947,398.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,398.41/1,048.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.21

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