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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.27, 1,519.70 and 659.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.27, 1,519.70 and 659.41 is: 909.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.27 : 1,519.70 = 659.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.27/1,519.70 = 659.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.27x = 1,519.70 × 659.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.27x = 1,002,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,110.54/1,101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.96

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