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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.68, 1,558.61 and 657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.68, 1,558.61 and 657.48 is: 907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.68 : 1,558.61 = 657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.68/1,558.61 = 657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.68x = 1,558.61 × 657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.68x = 1,024,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,754.90/1,129.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.12

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