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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.59, 1,640.61 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.59, 1,640.61 and 655.20 is: 982.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.59 : 1,640.61 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.59/1,640.61 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.59x = 1,640.61 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.59x = 1,074,927.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,927.67/1,093.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.93

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