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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.97, 1,640.36 and 747.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.97, 1,640.36 and 747.70 is: 1,121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.97 : 1,640.36 = 747.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.97/1,640.36 = 747.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.97x = 1,640.36 × 747.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.97x = 1,226,485.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,485.23/1,093.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.13

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