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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.55, 1,496.30 and 659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.55, 1,496.30 and 659.30 is: 909.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.55 : 1,496.30 = 659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.55/1,496.30 = 659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.55x = 1,496.30 × 659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.55x = 986,499.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,499.81/1,084.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.60

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