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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.41, 1,516.98 and 657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.41, 1,516.98 and 657.24 is: 906.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.41 : 1,516.98 = 657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.41/1,516.98 = 657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.41x = 1,516.98 × 657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.41x = 997,019.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,019.94/1,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.87

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