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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.23, 1,557.86 and 657.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.23, 1,557.86 and 657.09 is: 906.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.23 : 1,557.86 = 657.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.23/1,557.86 = 657.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.23x = 1,557.86 × 657.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.23x = 1,023,650.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,650.94/1,129.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.50

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