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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.82, 1,484.60 and 656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.82, 1,484.60 and 656.24 is: 905.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.82 : 1,484.60 = 656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.82/1,484.60 = 656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.82x = 1,484.60 × 656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.82x = 974,243.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,243.20/1,075.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.59

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