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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.55, 1,640.55 and 363.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.55, 1,640.55 and 363.65 is: 545.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.55 : 1,640.55 = 363.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.55/1,640.55 = 363.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.55x = 1,640.55 × 363.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.55x = 596,586.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,586.01/1,093.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.55

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