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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.58, 1,508.84 and 778.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.58, 1,508.84 and 778.90 is: 1,073.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.58 : 1,508.84 = 778.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.58/1,508.84 = 778.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.58x = 1,508.84 × 778.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.58x = 1,175,225.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,225.98/1,094.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.68

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