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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.65, 1,550.76 and 657.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.65, 1,550.76 and 657.90 is: 907.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.65 : 1,550.76 = 657.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.65/1,550.76 = 657.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.65x = 1,550.76 × 657.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.65x = 1,020,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,245.00/1,123.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.97

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