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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.82, 1,508.82 and 651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.82, 1,508.82 and 651.87 is: 899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.82 : 1,508.82 = 651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.82/1,508.82 = 651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.82x = 1,508.82 × 651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.82x = 983,554.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,554.49/1,093.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.20

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