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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.33, 1,637.83 and 874.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.33, 1,637.83 and 874.32 is: 1,309.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.33 : 1,637.83 = 874.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.33/1,637.83 = 874.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.33x = 1,637.83 × 874.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.33x = 1,431,987.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,987.53/1,093.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.75

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