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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.51, 1,448.95 and 657.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.51, 1,448.95 and 657.07 is: 907.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.51 : 1,448.95 = 657.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.51/1,448.95 = 657.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.51x = 1,448.95 × 657.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.51x = 952,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,061.58/1,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.15

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