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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.92, 1,478.42 and 657.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.92, 1,478.42 and 657.16 is: 907.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.92 : 1,478.42 = 657.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.92/1,478.42 = 657.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.92x = 1,478.42 × 657.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.92x = 971,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,558.49/1,070.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.22

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