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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.75, 1,641.79 and 607.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.75, 1,641.79 and 607.21 is: 911.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.75 : 1,641.79 = 607.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.75/1,641.79 = 607.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.75x = 1,641.79 × 607.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.75x = 996,903.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,903.10/1,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.46

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