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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.57, 1,639.89 and 399.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.57, 1,639.89 and 399.95 is: 599.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.57 : 1,639.89 = 399.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.57/1,639.89 = 399.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.57x = 1,639.89 × 399.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.57x = 655,871.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,871.96/1,093.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.75

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