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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.96, 1,512.20 and 654.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.96, 1,512.20 and 654.01 is: 902.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.96 : 1,512.20 = 654.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.96/1,512.20 = 654.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.96x = 1,512.20 × 654.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.96x = 988,991.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,991.78/1,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.39

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