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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124, 1,551.12 and 658.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124, 1,551.12 and 658.28 is: 908.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124 : 1,551.12 = 658.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124/1,551.12 = 658.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124x = 1,551.12 × 658.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124x = 1,021,071.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,071.27/1,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.43

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