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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.81, 1,511.93 and 653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.81, 1,511.93 and 653.40 is: 901.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.81 : 1,511.93 = 653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.81/1,511.93 = 653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.81x = 1,511.93 × 653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.81x = 987,896.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,896.70/1,095.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.52

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