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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.39, 1,631.68 and 976.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.39, 1,631.68 and 976.62 is: 1,457.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.39 : 1,631.68 = 976.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.39/1,631.68 = 976.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.39x = 1,631.68 × 976.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.39x = 1,593,531.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,531.32/1,093.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.42

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