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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.60, 1,517.23 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.60, 1,517.23 and 651.54 is: 899.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.60 : 1,517.23 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.60/1,517.23 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.60x = 1,517.23 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.60x = 988,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,536.03/1,099.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.00

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