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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.25, 1,457.01 and 662.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.25, 1,457.01 and 662.59 is: 913.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.25 : 1,457.01 = 662.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.25/1,457.01 = 662.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.25x = 1,457.01 × 662.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.25x = 965,400.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,400.26/1,056.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.99

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