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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.02, 1,504.99 and 837.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.02, 1,504.99 and 837.52 is: 1,156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.02 : 1,504.99 = 837.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.02/1,504.99 = 837.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.02x = 1,504.99 × 837.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.02x = 1,260,459.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,459.22/1,090.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.36

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