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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.85, 1,639.31 and 399.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.85, 1,639.31 and 399.87 is: 599.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.85 : 1,639.31 = 399.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.85/1,639.31 = 399.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.85x = 1,639.31 × 399.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.85x = 655,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,508.89/1,093.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.27

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