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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,093.80, 1,640.74 and 363.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,093.80, 1,640.74 and 363.44 is: 545.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,093.80 : 1,640.74 = 363.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,093.80/1,640.74 = 363.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,093.80x = 1,640.74 × 363.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,093.80x = 596,310.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,310.55/1,093.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.17

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