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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.83, 1,638.34 and 682.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.83, 1,638.34 and 682.09 is: 1,021.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.83 : 1,638.34 = 682.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.83/1,638.34 = 682.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.83x = 1,638.34 × 682.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.83x = 1,117,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,495.33/1,093.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.64

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