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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.92, 1,448.87 and 657.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.92, 1,448.87 and 657.16 is: 906.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.92 : 1,448.87 = 657.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.92/1,448.87 = 657.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.92x = 1,448.87 × 657.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.92x = 952,132.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,132.50/1,049.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.86

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