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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.12, 1,457.58 and 663.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.12, 1,457.58 and 663.24 is: 915.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.12 : 1,457.58 = 663.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.12/1,457.58 = 663.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.12x = 1,457.58 × 663.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.12x = 966,725.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,725.36/1,056.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.36

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