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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.48, 1,639.24 and 409

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.48, 1,639.24 and 409 is: 613.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.48 : 1,639.24 = 409 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.48/1,639.24 = 409/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.48x = 1,639.24 × 409
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.48x = 670,449.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 670,449.16/1,093.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.13

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