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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.50, 1,557.32 and 656.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.50, 1,557.32 and 656.40 is: 905.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.50 : 1,557.32 = 656.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.50/1,557.32 = 656.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.50x = 1,557.32 × 656.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.50x = 1,022,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,221.57/1,128.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.83

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