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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.55, 1,681.88 and 659.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.55, 1,681.88 and 659.45 is: 988.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.55 : 1,681.88 = 659.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.55/1,681.88 = 659.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.55x = 1,681.88 × 659.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.55x = 1,109,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,104.06/1,121.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.90

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