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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.34, 1,517.22 and 657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.34, 1,517.22 and 657.48 is: 907.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.34 : 1,517.22 = 657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.34/1,517.22 = 657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.34x = 1,517.22 × 657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.34x = 997,541.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,541.81/1,099.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.40

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