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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.70, 1,520.27 and 659.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.70, 1,520.27 and 659.44 is: 909.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.70 : 1,520.27 = 659.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.70/1,520.27 = 659.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.70x = 1,520.27 × 659.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.70x = 1,002,527.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,527.92/1,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.98

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