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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.93, 1,507.82 and 720.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.93, 1,507.82 and 720.09 is: 993.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.93 : 1,507.82 = 720.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.93/1,507.82 = 720.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.93x = 1,507.82 × 720.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.93x = 1,085,762.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,762.50/1,092.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.44

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