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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.41, 1,511.80 and 653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.41, 1,511.80 and 653.31 is: 901.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.41 : 1,511.80 = 653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.41/1,511.80 = 653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.41x = 1,511.80 × 653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.41x = 987,672.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,672.42/1,095.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.64

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