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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,072.92, 1,481.18 and 659.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,072.92, 1,481.18 and 659.16 is: 909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,072.92 : 1,481.18 = 659.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,072.92/1,481.18 = 659.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,072.92x = 1,481.18 × 659.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,072.92x = 976,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,334.61/1,072.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.98

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