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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.44, 1,553.16 and 659.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.44, 1,553.16 and 659.84 is: 910.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.44 : 1,553.16 = 659.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.44/1,553.16 = 659.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.44x = 1,553.16 × 659.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.44x = 1,024,837.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,837.09/1,125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.61

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