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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.62, 1,511.99 and 647.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.62, 1,511.99 and 647.53 is: 893.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.62 : 1,511.99 = 647.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.62/1,511.99 = 647.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.62x = 1,511.99 × 647.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.62x = 979,058.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,058.88/1,095.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.61

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