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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.16, 1,637.91 and 876.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.16, 1,637.91 and 876.29 is: 1,312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.16 : 1,637.91 = 876.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.16/1,637.91 = 876.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.16x = 1,637.91 × 876.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.16x = 1,435,275.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,275.96/1,093.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.97

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