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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,113.56, 1,536.99 and 659.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,113.56, 1,536.99 and 659.70 is: 910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,113.56 : 1,536.99 = 659.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,113.56/1,536.99 = 659.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,113.56x = 1,536.99 × 659.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,113.56x = 1,013,952.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,952.30/1,113.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.55

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