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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.73, 1,514.34 and 655.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.73, 1,514.34 and 655.38 is: 904.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.73 : 1,514.34 = 655.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.73/1,514.34 = 655.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.73x = 1,514.34 × 655.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.73x = 992,468.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,468.15/1,097.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.11

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