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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.45, 1,509.40 and 651.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.45, 1,509.40 and 651.27 is: 899.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.45 : 1,509.40 = 651.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.45/1,509.40 = 651.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.45x = 1,509.40 × 651.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.45x = 983,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,026.94/1,093.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.01

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