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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.51, 1,447.67 and 656.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.51, 1,447.67 and 656.46 is: 905.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.51 : 1,447.67 = 656.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.51/1,447.67 = 656.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.51x = 1,447.67 × 656.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.51x = 950,334.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,334.17/1,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.51

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