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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.34, 1,511.58 and 653.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.34, 1,511.58 and 653.50 is: 901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.34 : 1,511.58 = 653.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.34/1,511.58 = 653.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.34x = 1,511.58 × 653.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.34x = 987,809.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,809.97/1,095.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.83

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