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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.89, 1,512.15 and 653.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.89, 1,512.15 and 653.81 is: 902.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.89 : 1,512.15 = 653.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.89/1,512.15 = 653.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.89x = 1,512.15 × 653.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.89x = 988,658.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,658.79/1,095.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.15

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