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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.94, 1,502.82 and 932.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.94, 1,502.82 and 932.91 is: 1,286.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.94 : 1,502.82 = 932.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.94/1,502.82 = 932.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.94x = 1,502.82 × 932.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.94x = 1,401,995.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401,995.81/1,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.31

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