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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.64, 1,550.84 and 657.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.64, 1,550.84 and 657.88 is: 908.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.64 : 1,550.84 = 657.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.64/1,550.84 = 657.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.64x = 1,550.84 × 657.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.64x = 1,020,266.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,266.62/1,123.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.00

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