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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.14, 1,515.96 and 656.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.14, 1,515.96 and 656.96 is: 906.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.14 : 1,515.96 = 656.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.14/1,515.96 = 656.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.14x = 1,515.96 × 656.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.14x = 995,917.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,917.50/1,099.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.09

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