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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.40, 1,640.22 and 362.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.40, 1,640.22 and 362.71 is: 544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.40 : 1,640.22 = 362.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.40/1,640.22 = 362.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.40x = 1,640.22 × 362.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.40x = 594,924.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,924.20/1,093.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.10

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