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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.44, 1,508.58 and 651.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.44, 1,508.58 and 651.42 is: 898.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.44 : 1,508.58 = 651.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.44/1,508.58 = 651.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.44x = 1,508.58 × 651.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.44x = 982,719.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,719.18/1,093.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.74

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