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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.26, 1,639.62 and 362.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.26, 1,639.62 and 362.64 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.26 : 1,639.62 = 362.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.26/1,639.62 = 362.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.26x = 1,639.62 × 362.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.26x = 594,591.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,591.80/1,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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