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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.68, 1,640.60 and 313.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.68, 1,640.60 and 313.65 is: 470.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.68 : 1,640.60 = 313.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.68/1,640.60 = 313.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.68x = 1,640.60 × 313.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.68x = 514,574.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,574.19/1,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.50

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