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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.36, 1,393.69 and 813.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.36, 1,393.69 and 813.74 is: 1,123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.36 : 1,393.69 = 813.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.36/1,393.69 = 813.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.36x = 1,393.69 × 813.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.36x = 1,134,101.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,134,101.30/1,009.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,123.59

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