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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.41, 1,517.32 and 657.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.41, 1,517.32 and 657.31 is: 907.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.41 : 1,517.32 = 657.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.41/1,517.32 = 657.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.41x = 1,517.32 × 657.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.41x = 997,349.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,349.61/1,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.17

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