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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.31, 1,640.66 and 399.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.31, 1,640.66 and 399.91 is: 600.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.31 : 1,640.66 = 399.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.31/1,640.66 = 399.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.31x = 1,640.66 × 399.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.31x = 656,116.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,116.34/1,093.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.12

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