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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.26, 1,640.16 and 516

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.26, 1,640.16 and 516 is: 774.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.26 : 1,640.16 = 516 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.26/1,640.16 = 516/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.26x = 1,640.16 × 516
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.26x = 846,322.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,322.56/1,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.13

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