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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121, 1,546.98 and 655.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121, 1,546.98 and 655.25 is: 904.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121 : 1,546.98 = 655.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121/1,546.98 = 655.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121x = 1,546.98 × 655.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121x = 1,013,658.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,658.65/1,121
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.25

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