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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,978.26, 2,729.97 and 1,094.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,978.26, 2,729.97 and 1,094.04 is: 1,509.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,978.26 : 2,729.97 = 1,094.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,978.26/2,729.97 = 1,094.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,978.26x = 2,729.97 × 1,094.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,978.26x = 2,986,696.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,986,696.38/1,978.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,509.76

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