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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.41, 1,558.59 and 657.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.41, 1,558.59 and 657.42 is: 907.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.41 : 1,558.59 = 657.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.41/1,558.59 = 657.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.41x = 1,558.59 × 657.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.41x = 1,024,648.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,648.24/1,129.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.24

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