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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.83, 1,520.69 and 659.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.83, 1,520.69 and 659.76 is: 910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.83 : 1,520.69 = 659.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.83/1,520.69 = 659.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.83x = 1,520.69 × 659.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.83x = 1,003,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,287.14/1,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.57

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