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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.10, 1,507.99 and 738.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.10, 1,507.99 and 738.89 is: 1,019.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.10 : 1,507.99 = 738.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.10/1,507.99 = 738.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.10x = 1,507.99 × 738.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.10x = 1,114,237.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114,237.77/1,093.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,019.34

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