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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.13, 1,551.50 and 658.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.13, 1,551.50 and 658.38 is: 908.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.13 : 1,551.50 = 658.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.13/1,551.50 = 658.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.13x = 1,551.50 × 658.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.13x = 1,021,465.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,465.52/1,124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.68

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