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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.33, 1,719.50 and 659.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.33, 1,719.50 and 659.07 is: 988.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.33 : 1,719.50 = 659.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.33/1,719.50 = 659.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.33x = 1,719.50 × 659.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.33x = 1,133,267.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133,267.57/1,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 988.61

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