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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.93, 1,458.52 and 664.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.93, 1,458.52 and 664.17 is: 916.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.93 : 1,458.52 = 664.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.93/1,458.52 = 664.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.93x = 1,458.52 × 664.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.93x = 968,705.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,705.23/1,056.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 916.53

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