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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.57, 1,509.42 and 744.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.57, 1,509.42 and 744.25 is: 1,027.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.57 : 1,509.42 = 744.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.57/1,509.42 = 744.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.57x = 1,509.42 × 744.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.57x = 1,123,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123,385.84/1,093.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.26

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