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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.89, 1,517.81 and 657.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.89, 1,517.81 and 657.53 is: 907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.89 : 1,517.81 = 657.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.89/1,517.81 = 657.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.89x = 1,517.81 × 657.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.89x = 998,005.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,005.61/1,099.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.37

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