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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.51, 1,494.86 and 657.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.51, 1,494.86 and 657.99 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.51 : 1,494.86 = 657.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.51/1,494.86 = 657.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.51x = 1,494.86 × 657.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.51x = 983,599.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,599.64/1,083.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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