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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.89, 1,558.20 and 656.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.89, 1,558.20 and 656.90 is: 906.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.89 : 1,558.20 = 656.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.89/1,558.20 = 656.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.89x = 1,558.20 × 656.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.89x = 1,023,581.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,581.58/1,128.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.72

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