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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.79, 1,511.61 and 653.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.79, 1,511.61 and 653.62 is: 901.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.79 : 1,511.61 = 653.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.79/1,511.61 = 653.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.79x = 1,511.61 × 653.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.79x = 988,018.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,018.53/1,095.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.65

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