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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.52, 1,508.93 and 651.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.52, 1,508.93 and 651.36 is: 898.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.52 : 1,508.93 = 651.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.52/1,508.93 = 651.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.52x = 1,508.93 × 651.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.52x = 982,856.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,856.64/1,093.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.80

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