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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.50, 1,551.81 and 658.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.50, 1,551.81 and 658.66 is: 908.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.50 : 1,551.81 = 658.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.50/1,551.81 = 658.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.50x = 1,551.81 × 658.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.50x = 1,022,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,115.17/1,124.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.95

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