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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.54, 1,509.93 and 740.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.54, 1,509.93 and 740.58 is: 1,021.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.54 : 1,509.93 = 740.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.54/1,509.93 = 740.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.54x = 1,509.93 × 740.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.54x = 1,118,223.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,223.96/1,094.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.64

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