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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.28, 1,548.64 and 656.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.28, 1,548.64 and 656.44 is: 905.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.28 : 1,548.64 = 656.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.28/1,548.64 = 656.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.28x = 1,548.64 × 656.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.28x = 1,016,589.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,589.24/1,122.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.82

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