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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.92, 1,509.36 and 651.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.92, 1,509.36 and 651.96 is: 899.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.92 : 1,509.36 = 651.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.92/1,509.36 = 651.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.92x = 1,509.36 × 651.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.92x = 984,042.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,042.35/1,093.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.56

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