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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.16, 1,512.74 and 654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.16, 1,512.74 and 654.40 is: 903.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.16 : 1,512.74 = 654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.16/1,512.74 = 654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.16x = 1,512.74 × 654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.16x = 989,937.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,937.06/1,096.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.10

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