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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.08, 1,457.42 and 663.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.08, 1,457.42 and 663.11 is: 915.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.08 : 1,457.42 = 663.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.08/1,457.42 = 663.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.08x = 1,457.42 × 663.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.08x = 966,419.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,419.17/1,056.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.10

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