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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.86, 1,459.89 and 665.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.86, 1,459.89 and 665.37 is: 918.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.86 : 1,459.89 = 665.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.86/1,459.89 = 665.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.86x = 1,459.89 × 665.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.86x = 971,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,367.01/1,057.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.24

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