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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.06, 1,552.47 and 659.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.06, 1,552.47 and 659.58 is: 910.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.06 : 1,552.47 = 659.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.06/1,552.47 = 659.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.06x = 1,552.47 × 659.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.06x = 1,023,978.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,978.16/1,125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.15

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