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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.22, 1,497.61 and 659.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.22, 1,497.61 and 659.72 is: 910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.22 : 1,497.61 = 659.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.22/1,497.61 = 659.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.22x = 1,497.61 × 659.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.22x = 988,003.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,003.27/1,085.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.42

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