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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.94, 2,093.53 and 737.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.94, 2,093.53 and 737.56 is: 1,106.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.94 : 2,093.53 = 737.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.94/2,093.53 = 737.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.94x = 2,093.53 × 737.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.94x = 1,544,103.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,544,103.99/1,394.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,106.93

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