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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.68, 1,640.97 and 400.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.68, 1,640.97 and 400.41 is: 600.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.68 : 1,640.97 = 400.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.68/1,640.97 = 400.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.68x = 1,640.97 × 400.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.68x = 657,060.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,060.80/1,093.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.78

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