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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.36, 1,639.93 and 508.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.36, 1,639.93 and 508.11 is: 762.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.36 : 1,639.93 = 508.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.36/1,639.93 = 508.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.36x = 1,639.93 × 508.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.36x = 833,264.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,264.83/1,093.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.11

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