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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.63, 1,517.49 and 657.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.63, 1,517.49 and 657.54 is: 907.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.63 : 1,517.49 = 657.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.63/1,517.49 = 657.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.63x = 1,517.49 × 657.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.63x = 997,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,810.37/1,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.41

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