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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.25, 1,640.60 and 516.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.25, 1,640.60 and 516.17 is: 774.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.25 : 1,640.60 = 516.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.25/1,640.60 = 516.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.25x = 1,640.60 × 516.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.25x = 846,828.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,828.50/1,093.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.60

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