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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.52, 1,685.08 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.52, 1,685.08 and 660.64 is: 991.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.52 : 1,685.08 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.52/1,685.08 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.52x = 1,685.08 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.52x = 1,113,231.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,231.25/1,122.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.73

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