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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.25, 1,640.40 and 545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.25, 1,640.40 and 545.48 is: 818.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.25 : 1,640.40 = 545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.25/1,640.40 = 545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.25x = 1,640.40 × 545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.25x = 894,805.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,805.39/1,093.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.48

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