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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.70, 1,457.26 and 657.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.70, 1,457.26 and 657.84 is: 907.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.70 : 1,457.26 = 657.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.70/1,457.26 = 657.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.70x = 1,457.26 × 657.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.70x = 958,643.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,643.92/1,056.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.21

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