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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.17, 1,516.73 and 657.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.17, 1,516.73 and 657.18 is: 906.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.17 : 1,516.73 = 657.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.17/1,516.73 = 657.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.17x = 1,516.73 × 657.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.17x = 996,761.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,761.34/1,099.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.83

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