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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.50, 1,511.77 and 653.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.50, 1,511.77 and 653.42 is: 901.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.50 : 1,511.77 = 653.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.50/1,511.77 = 653.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.50x = 1,511.77 × 653.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.50x = 987,820.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,820.75/1,095.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.71

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