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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.64, 1,457.22 and 663.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.64, 1,457.22 and 663.70 is: 915.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.64 : 1,457.22 = 663.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.64/1,457.22 = 663.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.64x = 1,457.22 × 663.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.64x = 967,156.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,156.91/1,056.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.31

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