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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.64, 1,657.32 and 899.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.64, 1,657.32 and 899.68 is: 1,349.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.64 : 1,657.32 = 899.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.64/1,657.32 = 899.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.64x = 1,657.32 × 899.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.64x = 1,491,057.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,491,057.66/1,104.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.81

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