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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.59, 1,517.39 and 657.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.59, 1,517.39 and 657.23 is: 906.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.59 : 1,517.39 = 657.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.59/1,517.39 = 657.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.59x = 1,517.39 × 657.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.59x = 997,274.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,274.23/1,099.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.95

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