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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.22, 1,536.96 and 659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.22, 1,536.96 and 659.24 is: 989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.22 : 1,536.96 = 659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.22/1,536.96 = 659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.22x = 1,536.96 × 659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.22x = 1,013,225.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,225.51/1,024.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.27

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