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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.43, 1,640.16 and 435.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.43, 1,640.16 and 435.42 is: 653.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.43 : 1,640.16 = 435.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.43/1,640.16 = 435.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.43x = 1,640.16 × 435.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.43x = 714,158.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,158.47/1,093.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 653.14

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