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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.52, 1,512.12 and 653.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.52, 1,512.12 and 653.72 is: 902.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.52 : 1,512.12 = 653.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.52/1,512.12 = 653.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.52x = 1,512.12 × 653.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.52x = 988,503.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,503.09/1,095.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.31

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