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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,098.31, 1,638.20 and 934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,098.31, 1,638.20 and 934.15 is: 1,393.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,098.31 : 1,638.20 = 934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,098.31/1,638.20 = 934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,098.31x = 1,638.20 × 934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,098.31x = 1,530,324.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,324.53/1,098.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,393.34

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