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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.96, 1,558.04 and 656.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.96, 1,558.04 and 656.87 is: 906.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.96 : 1,558.04 = 656.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.96/1,558.04 = 656.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.96x = 1,558.04 × 656.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.96x = 1,023,418.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,418.66/1,128.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.51

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