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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.23, 1,639.98 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.23, 1,639.98 and 362.61 is: 543.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.23 : 1,639.98 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.23/1,639.98 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.23x = 1,639.98 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.23x = 594,673.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,673.15/1,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.96

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