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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.71, 1,520.10 and 659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.71, 1,520.10 and 659.54 is: 910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.71 : 1,520.10 = 659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.71/1,520.10 = 659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.71x = 1,520.10 × 659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.71x = 1,002,570.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,570.55/1,101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.01

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