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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.06, 1,551.09 and 658.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.06, 1,551.09 and 658.58 is: 908.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.06 : 1,551.09 = 658.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.06/1,551.09 = 658.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.06x = 1,551.09 × 658.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.06x = 1,021,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,516.85/1,124.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.77

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