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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.22, 1,511.20 and 653.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.22, 1,511.20 and 653.17 is: 901.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.22 : 1,511.20 = 653.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.22/1,511.20 = 653.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.22x = 1,511.20 × 653.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.22x = 987,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,066.13/1,095.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.25

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