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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.71, 1,458.13 and 637.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.71, 1,458.13 and 637.05 is: 879.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.71 : 1,458.13 = 637.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.71/1,458.13 = 637.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.71x = 1,458.13 × 637.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.71x = 928,898.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,898.53/1,056.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.05

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