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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.91, 1,509.64 and 874.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.91, 1,509.64 and 874.45 is: 1,206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.91 : 1,509.64 = 874.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.91/1,509.64 = 874.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.91x = 1,509.64 × 874.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.91x = 1,320,095.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,320,095.91/1,093.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,206.77

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