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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.62, 1,509.23 and 645.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.62, 1,509.23 and 645.53 is: 890.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.62 : 1,509.23 = 645.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.62/1,509.23 = 645.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.62x = 1,509.23 × 645.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.62x = 974,253.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,253.24/1,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.85

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