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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.47, 1,639.80 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.47, 1,639.80 and 399.90 is: 599.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.47 : 1,639.80 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.47/1,639.80 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.47x = 1,639.80 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.47x = 655,756.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,756.02/1,093.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.70

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