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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.22, 1,556.88 and 656.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.22, 1,556.88 and 656.14 is: 905.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.22 : 1,556.88 = 656.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.22/1,556.88 = 656.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.22x = 1,556.88 × 656.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.22x = 1,021,531.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,531.24/1,128.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.44

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