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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.67, 1,640.48 and 271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.67, 1,640.48 and 271.93 is: 407.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.67 : 1,640.48 = 271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.67/1,640.48 = 271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.67x = 1,640.48 × 271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.67x = 446,095.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,095.73/1,093.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.89

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