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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.48, 1,509.22 and 937.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.48, 1,509.22 and 937.62 is: 1,292.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.48 : 1,509.22 = 937.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.48/1,509.22 = 937.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.48x = 1,509.22 × 937.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.48x = 1,415,074.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,074.86/1,094.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.92

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