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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.77, 1,507.82 and 831.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.77, 1,507.82 and 831.33 is: 1,146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.77 : 1,507.82 = 831.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.77/1,507.82 = 831.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.77x = 1,507.82 × 831.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.77x = 1,253,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253,491.84/1,093.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.03

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