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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.52, 1,652.60 and 659.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.52, 1,652.60 and 659.18 is: 909.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.52 : 1,652.60 = 659.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.52/1,652.60 = 659.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.52x = 1,652.60 × 659.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.52x = 1,089,349.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,349.31/1,197.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.67

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