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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.22, 1,680.72 and 659.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.22, 1,680.72 and 659.08 is: 987.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.22 : 1,680.72 = 659.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.22/1,680.72 = 659.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.22x = 1,680.72 × 659.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.22x = 1,107,728.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,728.94/1,122.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.09

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