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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.08, 1,509.38 and 651.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.08, 1,509.38 and 651.55 is: 898.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.08 : 1,509.38 = 651.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.08/1,509.38 = 651.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.08x = 1,509.38 × 651.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.08x = 983,429.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,429.51/1,094.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.87

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