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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,056.97, 1,458.64 and 637.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,056.97, 1,458.64 and 637.32 is: 879.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,056.97 : 1,458.64 = 637.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,056.97/1,458.64 = 637.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,056.97x = 1,458.64 × 637.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,056.97x = 929,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,620.44/1,056.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 879.51

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