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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.26, 1,639.90 and 571.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.26, 1,639.90 and 571.98 is: 857.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.26 : 1,639.90 = 571.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.26/1,639.90 = 571.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.26x = 1,639.90 × 571.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.26x = 937,990.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,990.00/1,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.98

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