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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.21, 1,457.90 and 663.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.21, 1,457.90 and 663.45 is: 915.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.21 : 1,457.90 = 663.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.21/1,457.90 = 663.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.21x = 1,457.90 × 663.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.21x = 967,240.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,240.44/1,056.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.77

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