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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.96, 1,512.34 and 653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.96, 1,512.34 and 653.96 is: 902.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.96 : 1,512.34 = 653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.96/1,512.34 = 653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.96x = 1,512.34 × 653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.96x = 989,009.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,009.87/1,095.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.41

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