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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.03, 1,507.26 and 973.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.03, 1,507.26 and 973.02 is: 1,341.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.03 : 1,507.26 = 973.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.03/1,507.26 = 973.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.03x = 1,507.26 × 973.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.03x = 1,466,594.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,594.13/1,093.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.77

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