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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.65, 1,459.38 and 665.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.65, 1,459.38 and 665.20 is: 917.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.65 : 1,459.38 = 665.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.65/1,459.38 = 665.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.65x = 1,459.38 × 665.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.65x = 970,779.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,779.58/1,057.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.86

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