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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.20, 1,458.48 and 663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.20, 1,458.48 and 663.60 is: 915.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.20 : 1,458.48 = 663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.20/1,458.48 = 663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.20x = 1,458.48 × 663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.20x = 967,847.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,847.33/1,057.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.48

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