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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,057.93, 1,460.07 and 664.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,057.93, 1,460.07 and 664.90 is: 917.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,057.93 : 1,460.07 = 664.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,057.93/1,460.07 = 664.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,057.93x = 1,460.07 × 664.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,057.93x = 970,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,800.54/1,057.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.64

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