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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.84, 1,552.02 and 659

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.84, 1,552.02 and 659 is: 909.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.84 : 1,552.02 = 659 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.84/1,552.02 = 659/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.84x = 1,552.02 × 659
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.84x = 1,022,781.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,781.18/1,124.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.27

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