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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.60, 1,517.03 and 657.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.60, 1,517.03 and 657.43 is: 907.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.60 : 1,517.03 = 657.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.60/1,517.03 = 657.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.60x = 1,517.03 × 657.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.60x = 997,337.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,337.75/1,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.00

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