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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.14, 1,548.54 and 656.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.14, 1,548.54 and 656.39 is: 905.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.14 : 1,548.54 = 656.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.14/1,548.54 = 656.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.14x = 1,548.54 × 656.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.14x = 1,016,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,439.02/1,122.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.81

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