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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.12, 1,519.34 and 659.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.12, 1,519.34 and 659.12 is: 909.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.12 : 1,519.34 = 659.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.12/1,519.34 = 659.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.12x = 1,519.34 × 659.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.12x = 1,001,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,427.38/1,101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.46

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