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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.28, 1,448.02 and 656.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.28, 1,448.02 and 656.54 is: 906.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.28 : 1,448.02 = 656.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.28/1,448.02 = 656.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.28x = 1,448.02 × 656.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.28x = 950,683.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,683.05/1,049.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.03

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