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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.68, 1,448.36 and 656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.68, 1,448.36 and 656.56 is: 905.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.68 : 1,448.36 = 656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.68/1,448.36 = 656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.68x = 1,448.36 × 656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.68x = 950,935.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,935.24/1,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.93

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