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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,533.43, 2,299.56 and 1,093.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,533.43, 2,299.56 and 1,093.15 is: 1,639.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,533.43 : 2,299.56 = 1,093.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,533.43/2,299.56 = 1,093.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,533.43x = 2,299.56 × 1,093.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,533.43x = 2,513,764.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,513,764.01/1,533.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,639.31

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