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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.58, 1,640.44 and 363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.58, 1,640.44 and 363.22 is: 544.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.58 : 1,640.44 = 363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.58/1,640.44 = 363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.58x = 1,640.44 × 363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.58x = 595,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,840.62/1,093.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.85

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