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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.04, 1,517.51 and 657.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.04, 1,517.51 and 657.83 is: 907.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.04 : 1,517.51 = 657.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.04/1,517.51 = 657.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.04x = 1,517.51 × 657.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.04x = 998,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,252.73/1,100.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.47

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