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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.42, 1,637.53 and 599.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.42, 1,637.53 and 599.09 is: 897.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.42 : 1,637.53 = 599.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.42/1,637.53 = 599.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.42x = 1,637.53 × 599.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.42x = 981,016.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,016.66/1,093.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.20

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