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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.54, 1,517.35 and 651.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.54, 1,517.35 and 651.32 is: 898.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.54 : 1,517.35 = 651.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.54/1,517.35 = 651.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.54x = 1,517.35 × 651.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.54x = 988,280.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,280.40/1,099.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.81

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