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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128, 1,556.64 and 662.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128, 1,556.64 and 662.52 is: 914.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128 : 1,556.64 = 662.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128/1,556.64 = 662.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128x = 1,556.64 × 662.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128x = 1,031,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,305.13/1,128
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.28

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