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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.68, 1,509.99 and 844.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.68, 1,509.99 and 844.56 is: 1,166.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.68 : 1,509.99 = 844.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.68/1,509.99 = 844.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.68x = 1,509.99 × 844.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.68x = 1,275,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,277.15/1,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.04

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