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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.43, 1,447.68 and 656.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.43, 1,447.68 and 656.19 is: 905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.43 : 1,447.68 = 656.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.43/1,447.68 = 656.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.43x = 1,447.68 × 656.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.43x = 949,953.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,953.14/1,049.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.21

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