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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.30, 1,639.81 and 313.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.30, 1,639.81 and 313.38 is: 470.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.30 : 1,639.81 = 313.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.30/1,639.81 = 313.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.30x = 1,639.81 × 313.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.30x = 513,883.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,883.66/1,093.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.03

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