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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.18, 1,519.32 and 659.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.18, 1,519.32 and 659.19 is: 909.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.18 : 1,519.32 = 659.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.18/1,519.32 = 659.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.18x = 1,519.32 × 659.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.18x = 1,001,520.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,520.55/1,101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.50

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