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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.65, 1,554.90 and 660.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.65, 1,554.90 and 660.90 is: 912.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.65 : 1,554.90 = 660.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.65/1,554.90 = 660.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.65x = 1,554.90 × 660.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.65x = 1,027,633.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,633.41/1,126.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.11

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