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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.23, 1,640.33 and 573.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.23, 1,640.33 and 573.11 is: 859.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.23 : 1,640.33 = 573.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.23/1,640.33 = 573.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.23x = 1,640.33 × 573.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.23x = 940,090.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,090.96/1,093.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 859.92

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