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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.04, 1,640.46 and 573.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.04, 1,640.46 and 573.62 is: 860.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.04 : 1,640.46 = 573.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.04/1,640.46 = 573.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.04x = 1,640.46 × 573.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.04x = 941,000.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,000.67/1,093.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.90

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