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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.56, 1,557.36 and 662.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.56, 1,557.36 and 662.96 is: 914.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.56 : 1,557.36 = 662.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.56/1,557.36 = 662.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.56x = 1,557.36 × 662.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.56x = 1,032,467.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,467.39/1,128.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.85

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