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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.03, 1,639.71 and 399.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.03, 1,639.71 and 399.53 is: 599.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.03 : 1,639.71 = 399.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.03/1,639.71 = 399.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.03x = 1,639.71 × 399.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.03x = 655,117.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,117.44/1,093.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.36

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