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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.24, 1,640.30 and 545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.24, 1,640.30 and 545.40 is: 818.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.24 : 1,640.30 = 545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.24/1,640.30 = 545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.24x = 1,640.30 × 545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.24x = 894,619.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,619.62/1,093.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.32

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