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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.44, 1,457.64 and 636.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.44, 1,457.64 and 636.68 is: 878.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.44 : 1,457.64 = 636.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.44/1,457.64 = 636.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.44x = 1,457.64 × 636.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.44x = 928,050.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,050.24/1,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.47

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