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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.86, 1,450.92 and 658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.86, 1,450.92 and 658.06 is: 908.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.86 : 1,450.92 = 658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.86/1,450.92 = 658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.86x = 1,450.92 × 658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.86x = 954,792.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,792.42/1,050.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.58

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