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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.26, 1,550.28 and 657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.26, 1,550.28 and 657.54 is: 907.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.26 : 1,550.28 = 657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.26/1,550.28 = 657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.26x = 1,550.28 × 657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.26x = 1,019,371.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,371.11/1,123.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.51

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