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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.61, 1,514.14 and 655.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.61, 1,514.14 and 655.26 is: 903.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.61 : 1,514.14 = 655.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.61/1,514.14 = 655.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.61x = 1,514.14 × 655.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.61x = 992,155.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,155.38/1,097.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.92

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