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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.22, 1,520.35 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.22, 1,520.35 and 659.27 is: 910.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.22 : 1,520.35 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.22/1,520.35 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.22x = 1,520.35 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.22x = 1,002,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,323.30/1,101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.20

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