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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.25, 1,552.95 and 659.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.25, 1,552.95 and 659.59 is: 910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.25 : 1,552.95 = 659.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.25/1,552.95 = 659.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.25x = 1,552.95 × 659.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.25x = 1,024,310.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,310.29/1,125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.30

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