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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.70, 1,639.09 and 399.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.70, 1,639.09 and 399.72 is: 599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.70 : 1,639.09 = 399.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.70/1,639.09 = 399.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.70x = 1,639.09 × 399.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.70x = 655,177.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,177.05/1,093.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.05

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