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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.08, 1,518.18 and 658

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.08, 1,518.18 and 658 is: 908.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.08 : 1,518.18 = 658 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.08/1,518.18 = 658/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.08x = 1,518.18 × 658
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.08x = 998,962.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,962.44/1,100.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.08

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