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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.03, 1,448.82 and 657.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.03, 1,448.82 and 657.59 is: 907.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.03 : 1,448.82 = 657.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.03/1,448.82 = 657.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.03x = 1,448.82 × 657.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.03x = 952,722.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,722.30/1,050.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.33

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