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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.17, 1,558.14 and 657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.17, 1,558.14 and 657.08 is: 906.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.17 : 1,558.14 = 657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.17/1,558.14 = 657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.17x = 1,558.14 × 657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.17x = 1,023,818.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,818.22/1,129.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.70

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