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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.53, 1,548.64 and 656.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.53, 1,548.64 and 656.51 is: 905.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.53 : 1,548.64 = 656.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.53/1,548.64 = 656.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.53x = 1,548.64 × 656.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.53x = 1,016,688.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,688.26/1,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.72

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