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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.18, 1,556.85 and 656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.18, 1,556.85 and 656.22 is: 905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.18 : 1,556.85 = 656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.18/1,556.85 = 656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.18x = 1,556.85 × 656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.18x = 1,021,635.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,635.65/1,128.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.56

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