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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.96, 1,549.62 and 657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.96, 1,549.62 and 657.18 is: 906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.96 : 1,549.62 = 657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.96/1,549.62 = 657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.96x = 1,549.62 × 657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.96x = 1,018,379.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,379.27/1,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.87

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