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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.96, 1,636.89 and 876.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.96, 1,636.89 and 876.88 is: 1,312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.96 : 1,636.89 = 876.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.96/1,636.89 = 876.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.96x = 1,636.89 × 876.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.96x = 1,435,356.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,356.10/1,093.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,312.07

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