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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.31, 1,683.24 and 659.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.31, 1,683.24 and 659.54 is: 989.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.31 : 1,683.24 = 659.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.31/1,683.24 = 659.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.31x = 1,683.24 × 659.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.31x = 1,110,172.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,110,172.29/1,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.19

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