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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.93, 1,508.28 and 651.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.93, 1,508.28 and 651.21 is: 898.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.93 : 1,508.28 = 651.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.93/1,508.28 = 651.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.93x = 1,508.28 × 651.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.93x = 982,207.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,207.02/1,092.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.69

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