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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.06, 1,639.68 and 765.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.06, 1,639.68 and 765.10 is: 1,147.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.06 : 1,639.68 = 765.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.06/1,639.68 = 765.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.06x = 1,639.68 × 765.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.06x = 1,254,519.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254,519.17/1,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,147.71

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