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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.16, 1,509.31 and 884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.16, 1,509.31 and 884.25 is: 1,220.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.16 : 1,509.31 = 884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.16/1,509.31 = 884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.16x = 1,509.31 × 884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.16x = 1,334,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,617.95/1,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.88

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