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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.68, 1,520.34 and 659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.68, 1,520.34 and 659.60 is: 910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.68 : 1,520.34 = 659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.68/1,520.34 = 659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.68x = 1,520.34 × 659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.68x = 1,002,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,816.26/1,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.26

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