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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,509.93, 2,264.87 and 739.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,509.93, 2,264.87 and 739.89 is: 1,109.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,509.93 : 2,264.87 = 739.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,509.93/2,264.87 = 739.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,509.93x = 2,264.87 × 739.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,509.93x = 1,675,750.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,750.96/1,509.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,109.82

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