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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.37, 1,508.85 and 651.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.37, 1,508.85 and 651.29 is: 898.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.37 : 1,508.85 = 651.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.37/1,508.85 = 651.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.37x = 1,508.85 × 651.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.37x = 982,701.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,701.69/1,093.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.78

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