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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.80, 1,559.38 and 657.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.80, 1,559.38 and 657.78 is: 907.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.80 : 1,559.38 = 657.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.80/1,559.38 = 657.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.80x = 1,559.38 × 657.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.80x = 1,025,728.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,728.98/1,129.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.89

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