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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.53, 1,640.82 and 545.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.53, 1,640.82 and 545.79 is: 818.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.53 : 1,640.82 = 545.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.53/1,640.82 = 545.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.53x = 1,640.82 × 545.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.53x = 895,543.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 895,543.15/1,093.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.95

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