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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.27, 1,552.71 and 659.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.27, 1,552.71 and 659.52 is: 910.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.27 : 1,552.71 = 659.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.27/1,552.71 = 659.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.27x = 1,552.71 × 659.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.27x = 1,024,043.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,043.30/1,125.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.04

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