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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.30, 1,638.88 and 362.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.30, 1,638.88 and 362.39 is: 543.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.30 : 1,638.88 = 362.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.30/1,638.88 = 362.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.30x = 1,638.88 × 362.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.30x = 593,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,904.62/1,093.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.22

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