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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.41, 1,457.69 and 663.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.41, 1,457.69 and 663.56 is: 915.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.41 : 1,457.69 = 663.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.41/1,457.69 = 663.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.41x = 1,457.69 × 663.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.41x = 967,254.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,254.17/1,056.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.61

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