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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.38, 1,446.81 and 656.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.38, 1,446.81 and 656.26 is: 904.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.38 : 1,446.81 = 656.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.38/1,446.81 = 656.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.38x = 1,446.81 × 656.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.38x = 949,483.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,483.53/1,049.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.80

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