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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.50, 1,514.55 and 655.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.50, 1,514.55 and 655.48 is: 904.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.50 : 1,514.55 = 655.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.50/1,514.55 = 655.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.50x = 1,514.55 × 655.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.50x = 992,757.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,757.23/1,097.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.56

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