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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,048.94, 1,447.64 and 655.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,048.94, 1,447.64 and 655.89 is: 905.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,048.94 : 1,447.64 = 655.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,048.94/1,447.64 = 655.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,048.94x = 1,447.64 × 655.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,048.94x = 949,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,492.60/1,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.19

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