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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.89, 1,519.75 and 659.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.89, 1,519.75 and 659.71 is: 909.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.89 : 1,519.75 = 659.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.89/1,519.75 = 659.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.89x = 1,519.75 × 659.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.89x = 1,002,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,594.27/1,101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.89

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