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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.02, 1,637.93 and 599.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.02, 1,637.93 and 599.35 is: 898.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.02 : 1,637.93 = 599.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.02/1,637.93 = 599.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.02x = 1,637.93 × 599.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.02x = 981,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,693.35/1,093.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.15

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