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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.33, 1,637.61 and 886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.33, 1,637.61 and 886.94 is: 1,328.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.33 : 1,637.61 = 886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.33/1,637.61 = 886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.33x = 1,637.61 × 886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.33x = 1,452,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,461.81/1,093.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,328.48

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