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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.62, 1,517.40 and 645.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.62, 1,517.40 and 645.53 is: 890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.62 : 1,517.40 = 645.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.62/1,517.40 = 645.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.62x = 1,517.40 × 645.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.62x = 979,519.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,519.64/1,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.78

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