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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.63, 1,509.28 and 673.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.63, 1,509.28 and 673.87 is: 929.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.63 : 1,509.28 = 673.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.63/1,509.28 = 673.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.63x = 1,509.28 × 673.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.63x = 1,017,058.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,058.51/1,093.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.98

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