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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.12, 1,640.46 and 545.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.12, 1,640.46 and 545.56 is: 818.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.12 : 1,640.46 = 545.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.12/1,640.46 = 545.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.12x = 1,640.46 × 545.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.12x = 894,969.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,969.36/1,093.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.73

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