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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.59, 1,509.97 and 652.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.59, 1,509.97 and 652.33 is: 899.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.59 : 1,509.97 = 652.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.59/1,509.97 = 652.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.59x = 1,509.97 × 652.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.59x = 984,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,998.73/1,094.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.88

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