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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.06, 1,556.71 and 656.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.06, 1,556.71 and 656.05 is: 905.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.06 : 1,556.71 = 656.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.06/1,556.71 = 656.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.06x = 1,556.71 × 656.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.06x = 1,021,279.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,279.60/1,128.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.34

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