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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.74, 1,514.64 and 655.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.74, 1,514.64 and 655.57 is: 904.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.74 : 1,514.64 = 655.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.74/1,514.64 = 655.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.74x = 1,514.64 × 655.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.74x = 992,952.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,952.54/1,097.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.54

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