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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.14, 1,639.70 and 323.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.14, 1,639.70 and 323.64 is: 485.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.14 : 1,639.70 = 323.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.14/1,639.70 = 323.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.14x = 1,639.70 × 323.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.14x = 530,672.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,672.51/1,093.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.46

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