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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.72, 1,682.97 and 660.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.72, 1,682.97 and 660.58 is: 989.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.72 : 1,682.97 = 660.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.72/1,682.97 = 660.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.72x = 1,682.97 × 660.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.72x = 1,111,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,736.32/1,123.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.34

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