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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.32, 1,551.60 and 658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.32, 1,551.60 and 658.48 is: 908.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.32 : 1,551.60 = 658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.32/1,551.60 = 658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.32x = 1,551.60 × 658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.32x = 1,021,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,697.57/1,124.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.72

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