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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.59, 1,657.08 and 900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.59, 1,657.08 and 900.96 is: 1,351.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.59 : 1,657.08 = 900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.59/1,657.08 = 900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.59x = 1,657.08 × 900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.59x = 1,492,962.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,962.80/1,104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.61

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