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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,100.42, 1,518.53 and 658.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,100.42, 1,518.53 and 658.09 is: 908.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,100.42 : 1,518.53 = 658.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,100.42/1,518.53 = 658.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,100.42x = 1,518.53 × 658.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,100.42x = 999,327.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,327.26/1,100.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.14

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