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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.87, 1,393.07 and 651.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.87, 1,393.07 and 651.07 is: 898.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.87 : 1,393.07 = 651.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.87/1,393.07 = 651.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.87x = 1,393.07 × 651.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.87x = 906,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,984.57/1,009.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.12

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