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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.45, 1,640.67 and 508.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.45, 1,640.67 and 508.07 is: 762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.45 : 1,640.67 = 508.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.45/1,640.67 = 508.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.45x = 1,640.67 × 508.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.45x = 833,575.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,575.21/1,093.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.34

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