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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.12, 1,508.38 and 650.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.12, 1,508.38 and 650.93 is: 898.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.12 : 1,508.38 = 650.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.12/1,508.38 = 650.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.12x = 1,508.38 × 650.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.12x = 981,854.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,854.77/1,093.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.22

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