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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.13, 1,517.00 and 657.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.13, 1,517.00 and 657.08 is: 906.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.13 : 1,517.00 = 657.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.13/1,517.00 = 657.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.13x = 1,517.00 × 657.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.13x = 996,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,787.07/1,099.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.89

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