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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.79, 1,640.72 and 324.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.79, 1,640.72 and 324.29 is: 486.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.79 : 1,640.72 = 324.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.79/1,640.72 = 324.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.79x = 1,640.72 × 324.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.79x = 532,074.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,074.00/1,093.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 486.45

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