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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.10, 1,560.94 and 659.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.10, 1,560.94 and 659.10 is: 909.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.10 : 1,560.94 = 659.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.10/1,560.94 = 659.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.10x = 1,560.94 × 659.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.10x = 1,028,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,819.76/1,131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.58

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