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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.68, 1,639.80 and 545.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.68, 1,639.80 and 545.13 is: 817.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.68 : 1,639.80 = 545.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.68/1,639.80 = 545.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.68x = 1,639.80 × 545.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.68x = 893,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,904.17/1,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.34

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