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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.59, 1,640.55 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.59, 1,640.55 and 363 is: 544.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.59 : 1,640.55 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.59/1,640.55 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.59x = 1,640.55 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.59x = 595,519.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,519.65/1,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.55

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