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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.04, 1,547.88 and 656

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.04, 1,547.88 and 656 is: 904.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.04 : 1,547.88 = 656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.04/1,547.88 = 656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.04x = 1,547.88 × 656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.04x = 1,015,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,409.28/1,122.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.97

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