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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.94, 1,557.87 and 656.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.94, 1,557.87 and 656.76 is: 906.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.94 : 1,557.87 = 656.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.94/1,557.87 = 656.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.94x = 1,557.87 × 656.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.94x = 1,023,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,141.32/1,128.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.29

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