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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.80, 1,554.72 and 660.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.80, 1,554.72 and 660.78 is: 911.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.80 : 1,554.72 = 660.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.80/1,554.72 = 660.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.80x = 1,554.72 × 660.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.80x = 1,027,327.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,327.88/1,126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.72

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