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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.14, 1,518.19 and 658.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.14, 1,518.19 and 658.04 is: 908.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.14 : 1,518.19 = 658.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.14/1,518.19 = 658.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.14x = 1,518.19 × 658.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.14x = 999,020.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,020.51/1,100.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.09

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