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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.21, 1,558.21 and 656.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.21, 1,558.21 and 656.95 is: 906.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.21 : 1,558.21 = 656.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.21/1,558.21 = 656.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.21x = 1,558.21 × 656.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.21x = 1,023,666.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,666.06/1,129.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.53

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