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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.62, 1,457.52 and 663.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.62, 1,457.52 and 663.57 is: 915.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.62 : 1,457.52 = 663.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.62/1,457.52 = 663.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.62x = 1,457.52 × 663.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.62x = 967,166.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,166.55/1,056.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.34

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