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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.67, 1,509.12 and 651.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.67, 1,509.12 and 651.62 is: 899.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.67 : 1,509.12 = 651.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.67/1,509.12 = 651.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.67x = 1,509.12 × 651.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.67x = 983,365.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,365.23/1,093.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.15

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