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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.41, 1,641.20 and 747.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.41, 1,641.20 and 747.27 is: 1,121.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.41 : 1,641.20 = 747.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.41/1,641.20 = 747.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.41x = 1,641.20 × 747.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.41x = 1,226,415.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,415.79/1,093.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.64

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