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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.62, 1,550.37 and 657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.62, 1,550.37 and 657.78 is: 907.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.62 : 1,550.37 = 657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.62/1,550.37 = 657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.62x = 1,550.37 × 657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.62x = 1,019,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,802.38/1,123.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.60

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