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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.74, 1,517.76 and 651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.74, 1,517.76 and 651.88 is: 899.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.74 : 1,517.76 = 651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.74/1,517.76 = 651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.74x = 1,517.76 × 651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.74x = 989,386.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,386.54/1,099.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.65

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