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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.68, 1,639.67 and 545.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.68, 1,639.67 and 545.47 is: 817.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.68 : 1,639.67 = 545.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.68/1,639.67 = 545.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.68x = 1,639.67 × 545.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.68x = 894,383.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894,383.97/1,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.77

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