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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.19, 1,560.90 and 659.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.19, 1,560.90 and 659.24 is: 909.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.19 : 1,560.90 = 659.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.19/1,560.90 = 659.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.19x = 1,560.90 × 659.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.19x = 1,029,014.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,014.09/1,131.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.67

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