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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.73, 1,640.69 and 343.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.73, 1,640.69 and 343.19 is: 514.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.73 : 1,640.69 = 343.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.73/1,640.69 = 343.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.73x = 1,640.69 × 343.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.73x = 563,073.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,073.36/1,093.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.82

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