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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.29, 1,512.90 and 654.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.29, 1,512.90 and 654.21 is: 902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.29 : 1,512.90 = 654.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.29/1,512.90 = 654.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.29x = 1,512.90 × 654.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.29x = 989,754.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,754.31/1,096.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.82

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