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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.68, 1,638.36 and 544.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.68, 1,638.36 and 544.17 is: 815.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.68 : 1,638.36 = 544.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.68/1,638.36 = 544.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.68x = 1,638.36 × 544.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.68x = 891,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891,546.36/1,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 815.18

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