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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.51, 1,497.61 and 659.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.51, 1,497.61 and 659.99 is: 910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.51 : 1,497.61 = 659.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.51/1,497.61 = 659.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.51x = 1,497.61 × 659.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.51x = 988,407.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,407.62/1,085.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.55

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