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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.52, 1,449.30 and 657.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.52, 1,449.30 and 657.28 is: 906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.52 : 1,449.30 = 657.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.52/1,449.30 = 657.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.52x = 1,449.30 × 657.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.52x = 952,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,595.90/1,050.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.79

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