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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.10, 1,640.25 and 515.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.10, 1,640.25 and 515.96 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.10 : 1,640.25 = 515.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.10/1,640.25 = 515.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.10x = 1,640.25 × 515.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.10x = 846,303.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,303.39/1,093.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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