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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.37, 1,506.62 and 737.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.37, 1,506.62 and 737.73 is: 1,017.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.37 : 1,506.62 = 737.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.37/1,506.62 = 737.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.37x = 1,506.62 × 737.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.37x = 1,111,478.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,478.77/1,092.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.49

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