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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.04, 1,552.44 and 659.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.04, 1,552.44 and 659.28 is: 909.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.04 : 1,552.44 = 659.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.04/1,552.44 = 659.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.04x = 1,552.44 × 659.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.04x = 1,023,492.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,492.64/1,125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.74

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