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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.58, 1,547.51 and 655.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.58, 1,547.51 and 655.83 is: 904.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.58 : 1,547.51 = 655.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.58/1,547.51 = 655.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.58x = 1,547.51 × 655.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.58x = 1,014,900.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,900.20/1,121.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.88

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