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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.80, 1,458.80 and 663.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.80, 1,458.80 and 663.92 is: 916.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.80 : 1,458.80 = 663.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.80/1,458.80 = 663.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.80x = 1,458.80 × 663.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.80x = 968,526.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,526.50/1,056.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.47

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