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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.53, 1,641.11 and 516.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.53, 1,641.11 and 516.81 is: 775.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.53 : 1,641.11 = 516.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.53/1,641.11 = 516.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.53x = 1,641.11 × 516.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.53x = 848,139.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,139.48/1,093.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.60

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