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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.41, 1,680.62 and 658.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.41, 1,680.62 and 658.53 is: 987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.41 : 1,680.62 = 658.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.41/1,680.62 = 658.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.41x = 1,680.62 × 658.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.41x = 1,106,735.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,106,735.40/1,120.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.80

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