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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,129.83, 1,559.20 and 657.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,129.83, 1,559.20 and 657.65 is: 907.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,129.83 : 1,559.20 = 657.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,129.83/1,559.20 = 657.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,129.83x = 1,559.20 × 657.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,129.83x = 1,025,416.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,416.19/1,129.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.58

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