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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125, 1,552.65 and 659.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125, 1,552.65 and 659.25 is: 909.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125 : 1,552.65 = 659.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125/1,552.65 = 659.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125x = 1,552.65 × 659.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125x = 1,023,584.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,584.51/1,125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.85

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