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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.09, 1,516.30 and 657.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.09, 1,516.30 and 657.01 is: 906.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.09 : 1,516.30 = 657.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.09/1,516.30 = 657.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.09x = 1,516.30 × 657.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.09x = 996,224.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,224.26/1,099.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.41

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