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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.83, 1,557.66 and 656.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.83, 1,557.66 and 656.66 is: 906.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.83 : 1,557.66 = 656.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.83/1,557.66 = 656.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.83x = 1,557.66 × 656.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.83x = 1,022,856.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,856.91/1,128.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.12

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