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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.34, 1,517.10 and 657.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.34, 1,517.10 and 657.50 is: 907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.34 : 1,517.10 = 657.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.34/1,517.10 = 657.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.34x = 1,517.10 × 657.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.34x = 997,485.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,485.66/1,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.35

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