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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.15, 1,497.52 and 659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.15, 1,497.52 and 659.66 is: 910.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.15 : 1,497.52 = 659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.15/1,497.52 = 659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.15x = 1,497.52 × 659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.15x = 987,854.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,854.04/1,085.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.34

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