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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.93, 1,639.52 and 861.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.93, 1,639.52 and 861.90 is: 1,291.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.93 : 1,639.52 = 861.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.93/1,639.52 = 861.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.93x = 1,639.52 × 861.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.93x = 1,413,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,104.44/1,093.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.77

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