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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.25, 1,574.54 and 659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.25, 1,574.54 and 659.24 is: 989.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.25 : 1,574.54 = 659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.25/1,574.54 = 659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.25x = 1,574.54 × 659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.25x = 1,037,996.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,996.96/1,049.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.27

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