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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.26, 1,640.42 and 545.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.26, 1,640.42 and 545.30 is: 818.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.26 : 1,640.42 = 545.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.26/1,640.42 = 545.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.26x = 1,640.42 × 545.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.26x = 894,521.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,521.03/1,093.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.21

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