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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.59, 1,561.50 and 659.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.59, 1,561.50 and 659.55 is: 910.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.59 : 1,561.50 = 659.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.59/1,561.50 = 659.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.59x = 1,561.50 × 659.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.59x = 1,029,887.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,887.33/1,131.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.13

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