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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094.88, 1,510.43 and 740.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094.88, 1,510.43 and 740.35 is: 1,021.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094.88 : 1,510.43 = 740.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094.88/1,510.43 = 740.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094.88x = 1,510.43 × 740.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094.88x = 1,118,246.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,246.85/1,094.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.34

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