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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.42, 1,509 and 651.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.42, 1,509 and 651.16 is: 898.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.42 : 1,509 = 651.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.42/1,509 = 651.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.42x = 1,509 × 651.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.42x = 982,600.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,600.44/1,093.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.65

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