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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,128.99, 1,558.02 and 656.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,128.99, 1,558.02 and 656.92 is: 906.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,128.99 : 1,558.02 = 656.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,128.99/1,558.02 = 656.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,128.99x = 1,558.02 × 656.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,128.99x = 1,023,494.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,494.50/1,128.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.56

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