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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.48, 1,398.28 and 659.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.48, 1,398.28 and 659.80 is: 910.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.48 : 1,398.28 = 659.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.48/1,398.28 = 659.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.48x = 1,398.28 × 659.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.48x = 922,578.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,578.61/1,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.31

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