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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.62, 1,640.44 and 313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.62, 1,640.44 and 313.62 is: 470.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.62 : 1,640.44 = 313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.62/1,640.44 = 313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.62x = 1,640.44 × 313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.62x = 514,474.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,474.01/1,093.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.43

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