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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.09, 1,390.26 and 659.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.09, 1,390.26 and 659.17 is: 908.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.09 : 1,390.26 = 659.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.09/1,390.26 = 659.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.09x = 1,390.26 × 659.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.09x = 916,417.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916,417.68/1,009.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.16

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