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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.28, 1,639.80 and 507.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.28, 1,639.80 and 507.92 is: 761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.28 : 1,639.80 = 507.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.28/1,639.80 = 507.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.28x = 1,639.80 × 507.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.28x = 832,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,887.22/1,093.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 761.82

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