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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.56, 1,682.67 and 659.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.56, 1,682.67 and 659.96 is: 989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.56 : 1,682.67 = 659.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.56/1,682.67 = 659.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.56x = 1,682.67 × 659.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.56x = 1,110,494.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,494.89/1,122.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.25

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