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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.26, 1,519.68 and 659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.26, 1,519.68 and 659.40 is: 909.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.26 : 1,519.68 = 659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.26/1,519.68 = 659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.26x = 1,519.68 × 659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.26x = 1,002,079.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,079.46/1,101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.94

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