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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.36, 1,550.34 and 657.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.36, 1,550.34 and 657.64 is: 907.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.36 : 1,550.34 = 657.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.36/1,550.34 = 657.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.36x = 1,550.34 × 657.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.36x = 1,019,565.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,565.60/1,123.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.60

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