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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126, 1,554 and 660.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126, 1,554 and 660.64 is: 911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126 : 1,554 = 660.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126/1,554 = 660.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126x = 1,554 × 660.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126x = 1,026,634.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,634.56/1,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.75

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