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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.74, 1,512.90 and 654.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.74, 1,512.90 and 654.32 is: 902.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.74 : 1,512.90 = 654.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.74/1,512.90 = 654.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.74x = 1,512.90 × 654.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.74x = 989,920.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,920.73/1,096.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.60

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