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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.65, 1,458.41 and 664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.65, 1,458.41 and 664.20 is: 916.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.65 : 1,458.41 = 664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.65/1,458.41 = 664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.65x = 1,458.41 × 664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.65x = 968,672.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,672.60/1,056.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.74

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