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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.53, 2,092.73 and 1,086.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.53, 2,092.73 and 1,086.14 is: 1,631.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.53 : 2,092.73 = 1,086.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.53/2,092.73 = 1,086.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.53x = 2,092.73 × 1,086.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.53x = 2,272,981.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,272,981.87/1,393.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631.10

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