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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.93, 1,512.87 and 653.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.93, 1,512.87 and 653.98 is: 902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.93 : 1,512.87 = 653.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.93/1,512.87 = 653.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.93x = 1,512.87 × 653.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.93x = 989,383.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,383.45/1,095.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.78

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