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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.04, 1,446.66 and 655.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.04, 1,446.66 and 655.56 is: 904.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.04 : 1,446.66 = 655.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.04/1,446.66 = 655.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.04x = 1,446.66 × 655.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.04x = 948,372.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,372.43/1,049.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.04

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