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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.69, 1,639.72 and 538.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.69, 1,639.72 and 538.03 is: 806.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.69 : 1,639.72 = 538.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.69/1,639.72 = 538.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.69x = 1,639.72 × 538.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.69x = 882,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,218.55/1,093.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.64

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