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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.47, 1,509.74 and 762.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.47, 1,509.74 and 762.32 is: 1,051.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.47 : 1,509.74 = 762.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.47/1,509.74 = 762.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.47x = 1,509.74 × 762.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.47x = 1,150,905.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,905.00/1,094.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.56

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