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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.55, 1,508.86 and 651.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.55, 1,508.86 and 651.59 is: 899.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.55 : 1,508.86 = 651.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.55/1,508.86 = 651.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.55x = 1,508.86 × 651.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.55x = 983,157.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,157.02/1,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.05

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