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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093, 1,640.22 and 515.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093, 1,640.22 and 515.92 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093 : 1,640.22 = 515.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093/1,640.22 = 515.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093x = 1,640.22 × 515.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093x = 846,222.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,222.30/1,093
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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