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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.79, 1,640.61 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.79, 1,640.61 and 444.51 is: 666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.79 : 1,640.61 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.79/1,640.61 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.79x = 1,640.61 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.79x = 729,267.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,267.55/1,093.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.74

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