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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.06, 1,640.28 and 399.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.06, 1,640.28 and 399.66 is: 599.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.06 : 1,640.28 = 399.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.06/1,640.28 = 399.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.06x = 1,640.28 × 399.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.06x = 655,554.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,554.30/1,093.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.74

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