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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.01, 1,517.66 and 706.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.01, 1,517.66 and 706.71 is: 975.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.01 : 1,517.66 = 706.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.01/1,517.66 = 706.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.01x = 1,517.66 × 706.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.01x = 1,072,541.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,541.97/1,099.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.92

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