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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.26, 1,512.72 and 654

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.26, 1,512.72 and 654 is: 902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.26 : 1,512.72 = 654 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.26/1,512.72 = 654/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.26x = 1,512.72 × 654
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.26x = 989,318.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,318.88/1,096.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.45

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