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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.44, 1,458.41 and 663.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.44, 1,458.41 and 663.66 is: 916.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.44 : 1,458.41 = 663.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.44/1,458.41 = 663.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.44x = 1,458.41 × 663.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.44x = 967,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,885.06/1,056.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.17

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