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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.83, 1,512.96 and 654.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.83, 1,512.96 and 654.87 is: 903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.83 : 1,512.96 = 654.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.83/1,512.96 = 654.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.83x = 1,512.96 × 654.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.83x = 990,792.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,792.12/1,096.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.32

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