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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.13, 1,447.74 and 656.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.13, 1,447.74 and 656.01 is: 905.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.13 : 1,447.74 = 656.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.13/1,447.74 = 656.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.13x = 1,447.74 × 656.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.13x = 949,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,731.92/1,049.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.26

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