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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.58, 1,459.98 and 664.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.58, 1,459.98 and 664.82 is: 917.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.58 : 1,459.98 = 664.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.58/1,459.98 = 664.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.58x = 1,459.98 × 664.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.58x = 970,623.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,623.90/1,057.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.78

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