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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.40, 1,509.45 and 741.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.40, 1,509.45 and 741.18 is: 1,023.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.40 : 1,509.45 = 741.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.40/1,509.45 = 741.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.40x = 1,509.45 × 741.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.40x = 1,118,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,770.45/1,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.21

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