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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.77, 1,639.62 and 400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.77, 1,639.62 and 400.26 is: 600.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.77 : 1,639.62 = 400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.77/1,639.62 = 400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.77x = 1,639.62 × 400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.77x = 656,274.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,274.30/1,093.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.01

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