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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.22, 1,508.80 and 651.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.22, 1,508.80 and 651.11 is: 898.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.22 : 1,508.80 = 651.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.22/1,508.80 = 651.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.22x = 1,508.80 × 651.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.22x = 982,394.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,394.77/1,093.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.62

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