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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.15, 1,639.49 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.15, 1,639.49 and 362.56 is: 543.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.15 : 1,639.49 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.15/1,639.49 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.15x = 1,639.49 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.15x = 594,413.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,413.49/1,093.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.76

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