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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.83, 1,509.44 and 651.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.83, 1,509.44 and 651.78 is: 899.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.83 : 1,509.44 = 651.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.83/1,509.44 = 651.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.83x = 1,509.44 × 651.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.83x = 983,819.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,819.54/1,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.43

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