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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.32, 1,639.96 and 323.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.32, 1,639.96 and 323.82 is: 485.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.32 : 1,639.96 = 323.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.32/1,639.96 = 323.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.32x = 1,639.96 × 323.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.32x = 531,051.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 531,051.85/1,093.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.72

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