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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.20, 1,514.55 and 654.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.20, 1,514.55 and 654.94 is: 904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.20 : 1,514.55 = 654.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.20/1,514.55 = 654.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.20x = 1,514.55 × 654.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.20x = 991,939.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,939.38/1,097.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.06

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