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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.54, 1,681.49 and 658.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.54, 1,681.49 and 658.92 is: 987.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.54 : 1,681.49 = 658.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.54/1,681.49 = 658.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.54x = 1,681.49 × 658.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.54x = 1,107,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107,971.59/1,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.02

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