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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.62, 1,656.93 and 908.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.62, 1,656.93 and 908.85 is: 1,369.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.62 : 1,656.93 = 908.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.62/1,656.93 = 908.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.62x = 1,656.93 × 908.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.62x = 1,505,900.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,900.83/1,099.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.47

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