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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.56, 1,514.19 and 655.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.56, 1,514.19 and 655.21 is: 903.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.56 : 1,514.19 = 655.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.56/1,514.19 = 655.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.56x = 1,514.19 × 655.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.56x = 992,112.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,112.43/1,097.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.93

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