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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.72, 1,517.56 and 657.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.72, 1,517.56 and 657.36 is: 907.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.72 : 1,517.56 = 657.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.72/1,517.56 = 657.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.72x = 1,517.56 × 657.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.72x = 997,577.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,577.30/1,099.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.12

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