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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.87, 1,510.93 and 701.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.87, 1,510.93 and 701.90 is: 968.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.87 : 1,510.93 = 701.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.87/1,510.93 = 701.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.87x = 1,510.93 × 701.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.87x = 1,060,514.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,514.48/1,094.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.62

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