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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.55, 1,448.55 and 656.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.55, 1,448.55 and 656.59 is: 906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.55 : 1,448.55 = 656.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.55/1,448.55 = 656.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.55x = 1,448.55 × 656.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.55x = 951,103.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,103.44/1,049.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.20

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