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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.68, 1,638.68 and 702.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.68, 1,638.68 and 702.72 is: 1,052.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.68 : 1,638.68 = 702.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.68/1,638.68 = 702.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.68x = 1,638.68 × 702.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.68x = 1,151,533.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,533.21/1,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.90

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