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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.13, 1,517.76 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.13, 1,517.76 and 651.96 is: 899.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.13 : 1,517.76 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.13/1,517.76 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.13x = 1,517.76 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.13x = 989,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,518.81/1,100.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.46

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