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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.24, 1,512.36 and 654.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.24, 1,512.36 and 654.04 is: 902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.24 : 1,512.36 = 654.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.24/1,512.36 = 654.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.24x = 1,512.36 × 654.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.24x = 989,143.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,143.93/1,096.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.31

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