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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.20, 1,640.90 and 573.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.20, 1,640.90 and 573.63 is: 861.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.20 : 1,640.90 = 573.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.20/1,640.90 = 573.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.20x = 1,640.90 × 573.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.20x = 941,269.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,269.47/1,093.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.02

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