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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.50, 1,639.89 and 362.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.50, 1,639.89 and 362.93 is: 544.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.50 : 1,639.89 = 362.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.50/1,639.89 = 362.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.50x = 1,639.89 × 362.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.50x = 595,157.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,157.08/1,093.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.27

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