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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.66, 1,459.41 and 664.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.66, 1,459.41 and 664.81 is: 917.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.66 : 1,459.41 = 664.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.66/1,459.41 = 664.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.66x = 1,459.41 × 664.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.66x = 970,230.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,230.36/1,057.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.34

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