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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.33, 1,518.57 and 658.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.33, 1,518.57 and 658.34 is: 908.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.33 : 1,518.57 = 658.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.33/1,518.57 = 658.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.33x = 1,518.57 × 658.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.33x = 999,727.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,727.78/1,100.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.57

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