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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.75, 1,549.41 and 657.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.75, 1,549.41 and 657.27 is: 907.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.75 : 1,549.41 = 657.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.75/1,549.41 = 657.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.75x = 1,549.41 × 657.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.75x = 1,018,380.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,380.71/1,122.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.04

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