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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.87, 1,549.34 and 657.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.87, 1,549.34 and 657.03 is: 906.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.87 : 1,549.34 = 657.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.87/1,549.34 = 657.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.87x = 1,549.34 × 657.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.87x = 1,017,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,959.58/1,122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.57

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