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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.08, 1,509.18 and 832.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.08, 1,509.18 and 832.44 is: 1,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.08 : 1,509.18 = 832.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.08/1,509.18 = 832.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.08x = 1,509.18 × 832.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.08x = 1,256,301.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,301.80/1,093.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,149.32

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