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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.36, 1,966.74 and 1,093.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.36, 1,966.74 and 1,093.38 is: 1,639.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.36 : 1,966.74 = 1,093.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.36/1,966.74 = 1,093.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.36x = 1,966.74 × 1,093.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.36x = 2,150,394.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,394.18/1,311.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.82

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