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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,096.91, 1,513.78 and 654.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,096.91, 1,513.78 and 654.85 is: 903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,096.91 : 1,513.78 = 654.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,096.91/1,513.78 = 654.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,096.91x = 1,513.78 × 654.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,096.91x = 991,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,298.83/1,096.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.72

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