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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.48, 1,508.70 and 651.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.48, 1,508.70 and 651.46 is: 898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.48 : 1,508.70 = 651.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.48/1,508.70 = 651.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.48x = 1,508.70 × 651.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.48x = 982,857.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,857.70/1,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.83

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