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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.05, 1,560.85 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.05, 1,560.85 and 659.27 is: 909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.05 : 1,560.85 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.05/1,560.85 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.05x = 1,560.85 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.05x = 1,029,018.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,018.63/1,131.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.79

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