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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.08, 1,682.33 and 659.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.08, 1,682.33 and 659.56 is: 910.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.08 : 1,682.33 = 659.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.08/1,682.33 = 659.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.08x = 1,682.33 × 659.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.08x = 1,109,597.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,597.57/1,219.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.19

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