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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.16, 1,512.78 and 654.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.16, 1,512.78 and 654.08 is: 902.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.16 : 1,512.78 = 654.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.16/1,512.78 = 654.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.16x = 1,512.78 × 654.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.16x = 989,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,479.14/1,096.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.68

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