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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,050.94, 1,449.66 and 657.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,050.94, 1,449.66 and 657.64 is: 907.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,050.94 : 1,449.66 = 657.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,050.94/1,449.66 = 657.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,050.94x = 1,449.66 × 657.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,050.94x = 953,354.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,354.40/1,050.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.14

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