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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.83, 1,520.96 and 659.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.83, 1,520.96 and 659.57 is: 910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.83 : 1,520.96 = 659.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.83/1,520.96 = 659.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.83x = 1,520.96 × 659.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.83x = 1,003,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,168.68/1,101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.46

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