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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.61, 1,652.72 and 659.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.61, 1,652.72 and 659.27 is: 909.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.61 : 1,652.72 = 659.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.61/1,652.72 = 659.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.61x = 1,652.72 × 659.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.61x = 1,089,588.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,588.71/1,197.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.80

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