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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.82, 1,517.55 and 657.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.82, 1,517.55 and 657.89 is: 907.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.82 : 1,517.55 = 657.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.82/1,517.55 = 657.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.82x = 1,517.55 × 657.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.82x = 998,380.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,380.97/1,099.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.77

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