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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,101.90, 1,519.76 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,101.90, 1,519.76 and 659.70 is: 909.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,101.90 : 1,519.76 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,101.90/1,519.76 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,101.90x = 1,519.76 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,101.90x = 1,002,585.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,585.67/1,101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.87

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