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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.20, 1,519.36 and 658.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.20, 1,519.36 and 658.94 is: 909.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.20 : 1,519.36 = 658.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.20/1,519.36 = 658.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.20x = 1,519.36 × 658.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.20x = 1,001,157.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,157.83/1,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.16

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