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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,552.08 and 658.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,552.08 and 658.48 is: 908.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,552.08 = 658.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,552.08 = 658.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,552.08 × 658.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 1,022,013.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,013.64/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.42

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