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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.46, 1,517.56 and 657.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.46, 1,517.56 and 657.38 is: 907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.46 : 1,517.56 = 657.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.46/1,517.56 = 657.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.46x = 1,517.56 × 657.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.46x = 997,613.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,613.59/1,099.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.37

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