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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.75, 1,641.35 and 516.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.75, 1,641.35 and 516.67 is: 775.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.75 : 1,641.35 = 516.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.75/1,641.35 = 516.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.75x = 1,641.35 × 516.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.75x = 848,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,036.30/1,093.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.35

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