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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.93, 1,509.50 and 651.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.93, 1,509.50 and 651.75 is: 899.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.93 : 1,509.50 = 651.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.93/1,509.50 = 651.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.93x = 1,509.50 × 651.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.93x = 983,816.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,816.63/1,093.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.34

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