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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.79, 1,423.71 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.79, 1,423.71 and 659.10 is: 909.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.79 : 1,423.71 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.79/1,423.71 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.79x = 1,423.71 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.79x = 938,367.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,367.26/1,031.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.46

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