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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.21, 1,514.14 and 655.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.21, 1,514.14 and 655.03 is: 903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.21 : 1,514.14 = 655.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.21/1,514.14 = 655.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.21x = 1,514.14 × 655.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.21x = 991,807.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,807.38/1,097.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.93

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