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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.58, 1,458.60 and 663.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.58, 1,458.60 and 663.82 is: 916.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.58 : 1,458.60 = 663.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.58/1,458.60 = 663.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.58x = 1,458.60 × 663.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.58x = 968,247.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,247.85/1,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.40

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