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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.66, 1,640.24 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.66, 1,640.24 and 313.65 is: 470.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.66 : 1,640.24 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.66/1,640.24 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.66x = 1,640.24 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.66x = 514,461.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,461.28/1,093.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.40

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