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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.88, 1,552.53 and 659.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.88, 1,552.53 and 659.13 is: 909.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.88 : 1,552.53 = 659.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.88/1,552.53 = 659.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.88x = 1,552.53 × 659.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.88x = 1,023,319.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,319.10/1,124.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.71

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